Quality Compliance Manager - Quality Systems
Job Location: Hollister, CA 95023 Onsite 5 days/week
Job Type: Full-Time Direct-Hire Role
Industry: Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Manufacturing
Travel: Up to 25%
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required
Lead Quality. Strengthen Compliance. Drive Manufacturing Excellence.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Compliance Manager to lead the Compliance Engineering function at a manufacturing facility in Hollister, California.
Our client is a technology-driven manufacturer supporting critical aerospace, defense, and national security applications. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a quality professional who can own the site's Quality Management System (QMS), strengthen regulatory compliance, develop technical talent, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Reporting to the Director of Quality, you will lead a team of Quality Engineers and partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Program Management to maintain the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational performance.
The role also offers an opportunity to influence quality systems across multiple locations in California and Ohio as the organization continues to grow.
What You'll Do
Lead Compliance Engineering: Provide day-to-day leadership for the Compliance Engineering organization and its quality compliance activities.
Own the QMS: Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System in accordance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, and applicable U.S. Government regulations.
Manage Audits: Lead internal, customer, certification, and government audits, including DCMA audits, AS9100D surveillance audits, ISO certification audits, and Production Process Baseline (PPB) assessments.
Drive Corrective Actions: Lead Government Corrective Action Requests (GCARs), Customer Corrective Action Requests (CCARs), and Internal Corrective Action Requests (ICARs), ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Strengthen Root Cause Analysis: Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, CAPA effectiveness, and structured problem-solving initiatives.
Develop Technical Talent: Coach and mentor Compliance Quality Engineers while supporting technical development, succession planning, and career growth.
Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Quality Inspection, and Program Management to resolve complex manufacturing quality and compliance challenges.
Monitor Quality Performance: Establish and track Quality KPIs, lead Management Review activities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Modernize Quality Systems: Champion Lean Manufacturing, digital quality tools, automation, and AI-enabled analytics to improve compliance, audit readiness, and operational performance.
Support Multi-Site Operations: Provide quality leadership across California, Ohio, and future locations as the organization expands.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support business and operational objectives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive Quality leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
5+ years of experience leading Quality Engineers, Compliance Engineers, or Quality Systems teams.
Demonstrated ownership and management of a manufacturing Quality Management System (QMS).
Expert knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Management Review, and Quality Systems.
Proven experience leading customer, certification, and government audits.
Strong cross-functional leadership experience working with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
Excellent communication, coaching, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
Experience working with DCMA and government audits, including GCARs, CCARs, and ICARs.
Experience leading Quality Systems across multiple manufacturing sites.
Lean Manufacturing experience and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
AS9100 or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
Experience implementing digital Quality Management Systems, automation, or AI-enabled quality solutions.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Lead a critical Quality Compliance function within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Influence manufacturing quality, audit readiness, and operational excellence.
Develop and mentor a team of Quality Engineers.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders across multiple locations.
Help advance products and technologies supporting aerospace, defense, and national security.
Interested in learning more? If you have a strong background in Quality Systems, AS9100D, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing quality leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
