ACARA Jobs
Quality Manager
Apply- ID: 555367
- Posted: 11/17/2025
- Location: Palm Bay, FL
- Category: LI - Manufacturing
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified Quality Manager to work on-site with our client in Palm Bay, FL
If interested, please apply at Stoneh@acarasolutions.com
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; occasional after-hours and weekend work as required
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel (up to 5–10%)
Pay Range: $115-130K BOE
Contract: Direct Placement
Job Overview
The Quality Manager is responsible for managing daily quality operations to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards. This role leads quality staff in inspection, testing, and documentation processes while supporting the Quality Director in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS). The Quality Manager also drives corrective and preventive action processes, collaborates with Engineering and Operations to reduce risks, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement in product and process quality.
Responsibilities and Duties Required:
- Supervise and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors to ensure accurate inspection and testing of products and processes.
- Manage day-to-day quality operations including inspection records, testing activities, and calibration of measurement tools and equipment.
- Monitor compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant customer and industry standards.
- Oversee Material Review Board (MRB) activities, evaluate nonconforming materials, and drive resolution through corrective and preventive actions.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Lead root cause analysis for internal defects, supplier issues, and customer concerns; implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to improve processes and reduce quality risks.
- Track and report on quality performance metrics and trends, escalating critical findings to the Quality Director.
- Provide training and coaching to ensure technical competence and adherence to quality requirements.
- Support supplier quality management initiatives as assigned, including supplier corrective actions and improvement activities.
- Ensure quality documentation is maintained accurately and is complete for all customer shipments.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field; ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, etc.) preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing quality, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace or regulated industry standards.
- Proficient in quality tools and methodologies including SPC, FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, and DMAIC.
- Experience leading audits, managing QMS documentation, and supporting supplier quality programs.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and build accountability in teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and QA software tools.
Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods working at a desk and on a computer.
- Ability to lift and move items up to 40 lbs.
- Frequent time spent in manufacturing areas with exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures, and moderate noise.
- Must be able to read screens, technical drawings, and documents, and communicate effectively.
- Visual acuity must be 20/20 (corrected or uncorrected).
- Must possess normal or corrected-to-normal hearing to monitor sounds or communication cues.
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.