Hiring: Quality Assurance Manager (Aerospace) Company: Element Materials Technology Location: St Paul, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:49:03 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Embedded Systems, R, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive experience in materials testing, aerospace manufacturing, or a regulated technical environment. Required Skills: •Maintain and expand scope of all accreditations, certifications, and approvals (e.g., ISO 17025, AS9100, AC7004, Nadcap AC7114), including Prime customer and regulatory requirements •Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements •Lead and manage all internal, regulatory, customer, accreditation, and certification audits, ensuring continuous audit readiness •Manage audit NCRs, including root cause analysis (e.g., 8D methodology), corrective and preventive actions, and response management •Support NCR review and response activities with Corporate Technical Specialists •Maintain and manage Electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) and Nadcap eAuditNet usage across the site •Oversee execution of method audits, system audits, and proficiency testing per defined schedules •Develop, implement, and maintain site QMS policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a scientific or engineering discipline, with 5+ years of progressive experience in materials testing, aerospace manufacturing, or a regulated technical environment. •Demonstrated experience leading and operating ISO/IEC 17025 and/or AS9100-certified quality systems; Nadcap-accredited materials testing experience strongly preferred. •Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including leadership of structured root cause investigations and implementation of effective, sustainable corrective actions. •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment while maintaining focus on risk, compliance, and delivery commitments. •Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory and technical requirements to cross-functional teams, leadership, customers, and accreditation bodies. •Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams to achieve regulatory compliance, operational performance, and business objectives. •Maintain current knowledge of internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry requirements, demonstrating ongoing professional development in aerospace quality and testing disciplines. •Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’. •While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Compensation: •$80,000 - $110,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!