Quality Assurance Manager

Company Description

GFT (Gevasol Feedback Technologies) specializes in custom motion and control systems for defense, robotics, and medical industries.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Engineer to lead and manage quality assurance activities throughout the entire product lifecycle-from contract review to final delivery. The job combines high-level program quality management (AS9100/ISO 9001) with a practical, hands-on approach to production floor inspections, failure analysis, and subcontractor management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program & Process Quality Assurance

· Manage quality activities for assigned programs from contract review through completion.

· Conduct internal quality audits to verify compliance with company procedures and customer requirements.

· Draft, update, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection reports in strict accordance with military/civilian standards and customer specifications.

· Lead and monitor quality processes at external subcontractor facilities to ensure incoming material integrity.

2. Customer Interface & Failure Analysis (CAPA)

· Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer complaints. Lead formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

· Analyze customer acceptance standards and engineering drawings to provide accurate compliance assessments prior to production kickoff.

3. Hands-On Quality Control & Inspection

· Perform quality inspections for electronic parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings and AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.

· Conduct in-process inspections throughout the assembly and Acceptance Test Procedure stages.

· Document all inspection findings, manage material review board (MRB) actions, issue non-conformance reports (NCR), and maintain tracking records.

Job Requirements

· CQE Certification (Certified Quality Engineer) – Strong Advantage.

· Valid IPC Certification (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620) or equivalent professional courses in aerospace wiring/soldering standards.

· Standards Expertise: In-depth knowledge and practical experience working under ISO 9001 and AS9100 regulatory frameworks.

· Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and technical customer specifications.

· Hands-on experience working with Priority ERP (specifically inventory, calibration, and QC modules) is highly desirable.