QA / QC Manager

1.Quality Inspection and Control

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace mechanical components.
• Inspect CNC-machined, turned, milled, fabricated, and precision-engineered components as per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Verify dimensional accuracy using measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with CMM operators and review dimensional inspection reports.

2. Aerospace Quality Standards

• Ensure compliance with applicable quality management standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Follow customer-specific quality requirements and aerospace documentation procedures.
• Maintain traceability of raw materials, components, batches, and inspection records.
• Verify material test certificates (MTC), certificates of conformity (CoC), and other required quality documents.

3. Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions

• Identify, document, and control non-conforming products and processes.
• Prepare and follow up on non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Conduct root cause analysis using methods such as 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness.
• Support rejection analysis and customer complaint resolution.

4. Quality Documentation

• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, first article inspection reports (FAIR), and quality records.
• Support First Article Inspection in accordance with applicable customer requirements and AS9102, where specified.
• Maintain control plans, inspection plans, check sheets, and process quality records.
• Ensure proper calibration and traceability of measuring and testing equipment.

5. Process Improvement and Audits

• Monitor manufacturing processes to reduce defects, rework, and scrap.
• Participate in internal, supplier, and customer quality audits.
• Support process capability studies, statistical process control (SPC), and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate with production, design, procurement, and supplier quality teams to resolve quality issues.

6. Supplier and Customer Quality

• Support supplier quality inspections and incoming material verification.
• Review supplier inspection documents and material certifications.
• Coordinate with customers during inspections, quality reviews, and audits.
• Ensure timely closure of customer complaints and quality-related corrective actions.
• Required Skills and CompetenciesStrong knowledge of mechanical engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience in precision machining and aerospace component inspection.
• Proficiency in dimensional measuring instruments and inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, NCR, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with CMM inspection and First Article Inspection documentation.
• Knowledge of material traceability and calibration systems.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and quality reporting tools.
• Preferred QualificationsExperience in aerospace, aviation, defence, or precision engineering manufacturing.
• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Familiarity with special-process controls and supplier quality requirements, where applicable.
• Exposure to CNC machining, tight-tolerance components, and customer audits.
• Training in internal quality auditing, GD&T, or root cause analysis.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Reduction in internal and customer rejection rates.
• Improvement in first-pass yield.
• Timely closure of NCRs and corrective actions.
• Accuracy and completeness of inspection documentation.
• On-time completion of inspection activities.
• Calibration compliance and audit performance.
• Reduction in rework, scrap, and repeat quality issues.