Founded in 1953, Aerosonic has grown to be a leader in aviation instrumentation and avionics equipment - including air data systems, standby displays, digital and mechanical standby instruments, sensors and probes. Our customers include the major manufacturers of today's civil, military and business fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms as well as all branches of the US military forces. We are currently seeking an on-site, not remote, Quality Assurance Manager for our Clearwater, FL facility.
Job Summary
The Quality Manager will lead, and ensure, all aspects of Quality Assurance are in full compliance with the FAA, AS9100 and key customer standards. Working daily with manufacturing operations will be held accountable to define, implement and direct processes and personnel to ensure the delivery of products that are recognized and valued in the industry for their quality over the intended product lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities

• Develops structure and drives completion of goals and objectives. Drives the quality creation/accountability to the operations source through training, implementation of meaningful metrics and efficient processes.
• Coordination of audits which includes any gap analysis with regard to customer/industry specification changes. Includes both FAA Part 21 and FAA Part 145.
• Implements, and maintanins, systems to collect, analyze, report and act upon key quality metrics. Focuses quality resources on areas quantified to need support, while minimizing unnecessary expense to processes that are proven to be in control.
• Establishes procedures for and coordinates the control and processing of nonconforming material. Supervises the administration of the Material Review Board.
• Manages a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Establishes and monitors individual and group performance against priorities, objectives and budget. Responsible for salary administration and performance appraisals.
• Develops training, conducts classes and participates in related meetings to provide general quality systems training.

Education/Previous Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and five or more years experience in QA in regulated manufacturing environments are required.
• Two years experience in a managerial role
• Electronics and/or mechanical aerospace industry experience is a must

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C
Aerosonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.