Quality Manager, QMS – Process Excellence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, alignment, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Barnes Aerospace Quality Management System across various global locations.

• Take ownership of assigned enterprise Quality processes along with their standards, procedures, tools, training needs, and performance metrics.

• Convert customer, regulatory, and business specifications into scalable QMS processes that comply with AS9100/AS9110, AS13100, aviation authority standards, and customer-specific needs.

• Establish and uphold the global QMS framework, including harmonized procedures, process diagrams, roles and responsibilities, and minimum operational standards.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Information Technology, and site Quality teams to implement Quality-process requirements within ERP, MES, QMS, and related digital tools.

• Develop and track enterprise Quality metrics, effectiveness indicators, trends, and risk signals; offer analysis, recommendations, and insights for management reviews.

• Lead the deployment of processes across sites, manage changes, facilitate communication, provide training support, and drive adoption efforts.

• Recognize systemic challenges and best practices; promote cross-site learning, the effectiveness of corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Act as the Regional Quality Business Partner and main Quality contact for the assigned North America or Europe/Asia Operations President.

• Manage regional Quality priorities, process implementations, significant risks, and escalations.

• Cultivate working relationships with Site Quality Managers, Site General Managers, and functional leaders.

• Offer functional process support and influence without taking on daily Quality execution at sites.

• Assist with major customer, regulatory, and certification activities as required.

• Travel domestically and internationally as necessary, approximately 15–25% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in Quality, manufacturing, engineering, or operational excellence within a complex manufacturing setting.

• Aerospace experience is highly preferred.

• Proven experience in designing, deploying, or enhancing QMS processes across multiple sites, functions, or business units.

• Strong understanding of AS9100/AS9110, customer-specific Quality standards, and relevant aviation regulations.

• Familiarity with AS13100 is preferred.

• Solid knowledge of CAPA, root-cause analysis, nonconformance control, document control, change management, management review, risk management, and Quality performance metrics.

• Experience in translating business and Quality-process requirements into ERP, MES, QMS, or other digital workflow solutions.

• Ability to lead cross-functional changes, influence without direct authority, and foster alignment among Operations, Engineering, Quality, and business leadership.

• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and presentation skills.

• Capability to work effectively across diverse cultures, time zones, and shifting business priorities.

• Familiarity with FAA-regulated aerospace manufacturing or repair operations is strongly preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with QMS, ERP, MES, and business intelligence tools is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant technical experience may be accepted.

• U.S. Person status or an export control license may be required for access to controlled information or technology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Wellness programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee discounts.

• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage.

• Pet insurance.

• Work-life support resources.

• Remote work opportunities within the US.

• Anticipated travel of 15–25%.