Quality Manager (Aerospace Electronics)

Aleron
United States, California, San Diego
Oct 05, 2025
Description Acara Solutions is seeking a Quality Manager to join our international aerospace electronics client in north San Diego CA 92111. This is a full time direct position with a salary target of $120K - $135K plus bonus. There are ~18 direct reports (2 QE's, 4 auditors, 10 in lab, 1-2 document control). This is a hands-on position requiring significant recent on-the-floor experience as a manager. Scope: Manages customer quality issues, including RMAs, SCARs, and complaints related to part quality and documentation. Drives process improvements across the organization to improve overall quality performance. Key Responsibilities: Communicate directly with customers to resolve quality issues. Manage all aspects of RMAs: issuing, processing, follow-up through closure. Investigate and respond to SCARs; identify root cause and implement corrective actions. Handle customer complaints via phone/email in a timely manner. Analyze quality data and prepare reports using analytical tools. Collaborate with Planning Engineering to ensure accurate flow-down of customer quality requirements. Ensure shop traveler documentation and quality language is consistent and clear. Follow through on assigned tasks until resolution. Suggest procedural improvements and communicate safety concerns. Travel to customer/supplier sites as needed. Supervise the Quality team and other departments as required. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Associate's degree (B.S. preferred in a technical field). Min 2 years of AS9100 aerospace exp. and recent experience as a site-level manager (hands-on). Min 2 years of Quality Management exp (with multiple direct reports), including employee review and PIP responsibilities. The ability to obtain a U.S. Citizen secret clearance in the near future (military clients). Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 5+ years of aerospace quality experience 2+ years in Printed Circuit Board manufacturing preferred. Strong problem-solving and communication skills (verbal/written). Ability to lead, multitask, and work with diverse teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Access); able to create charts/graphs. Skilled in blueprint/specification reading. Must comply with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and company export control regulations. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply