Senior Manager, Quality Assurance

Job SummaryWe're looking for a Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance to lead the site Quality function and support safe, compliant, high-quality aerospace manufacturing and repair operations. This role provides leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure business goals are achieved while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, customer service, operational excellence, and employee development.The successful candidate will lead the full Quality organization — Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, Lab Technicians (Cal & Met Lab), NDT, Compliance, and Inspectors — while directing quality systems, driving regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Work That MattersAt Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a people leader, you'll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.Location: Newnan, GATravel: Occasional travel required Schedule: On-siteWhat You’ll Be DoingLead, coach, and develop a multi-level Quality organization including Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Compliance, NDT, Laboratory Operations, and Inspection teams.Establish quality objectives, policies, and performance expectations that drive accountability and continuous improvement.Own and continually improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, CAAC, and customer requirements.Lead internal audits, corrective action programs, escape management investigations, and root cause analysis efforts.Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality, process capability, and operational performance.Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.Lead customer and regulatory interactions, audits, and quality reviews.Develop supplier quality strategies and oversee supplier qualification and performance.Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify risks, drive improvements, and support data-driven decision-making.Provide strategic leadership for new product introduction, process validation, inspection technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives What We’re Looking ForBachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.10+ years of aerospace or industrial gas turbine engineering, manufacturing, repair, or quality leadership experience.Demonstrated success leading large teams across multiple organizational levels.Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace regulatory requirements, including FAA, EASA, and CAAC.Proven experience driving organizational performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.Expertise in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and quality management principles.Experience leading cross-functional projects within complex manufacturing or MRO environments.Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related fieldASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Six Sigma Black Belt, or similar certificationProven leadership experience in multi-site aerospace manufacturing or MRO operationsBilingual English and Spanish proficiencyExperience implementing advanced inspection technologies, automation, or digital quality systemsExperience developing and monitoring complex project budgets, resource needs, and timelinesLeadership Expectations and ValuesSets Direction: Aligns people and decisions to Chromalloy’s vision and delivers results through transparency and accountability. Business Leadership: Drives enterprise value through sound judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and customer focus. Leads with Courage: Communicates openly, addresses challenges directly, and fosters accountability. Acts Decisively: Makes informed decisions, empowers others, and drives continuous improvement. Builds Talent: Develops diverse, high-performing teams through trust, respect, and inclusion. Owns Results: Sets clear expectations, establishes standards, and delivers operational excellence.#ZR