Quality Manager - Aerospace

Company: Manpower
Location: Wichita
Posted on: January 10, 2026

Job Description:

We are looking for a proven Quality & Inspection leader — someone who can step into our shop on Day One, assess the operation, and immediately take control of Quality execution and Inspection discipline. What’s the Job? You will own Quality Assurance and Inspection, end-to-end. This is a lead-from-the-front role. You will set standards, enforce them, and ensure Quality operates at the speed of production — without sacrificing compliance or accuracy. Quality Leadership (System Execution) Take full ownership of the Quality function — no babysitting, no hand-holding Drive real QMS performance (AS9100-aligned) — not paperwork for its own sake Lead corrective action, root cause, containment, and prevention with urgency and effectiveness Hold the team accountable to clear expectations and measurable results Act as the senior Quality authority for customer issues, escapes, and audit responses Communicate directly and confidently with leadership, production, and customers Inspection Leadership (Hands-On Authority Required) Own receiving, in-process, and final inspection performance Set and enforce inspection standards — blueprint interpretation, GD&T application, documentation quality Personally understand and validate inspection decisions when required Ensure AS9102 FAIs are done correctly, completely, and on time Establish a culture where inspection supports flow — not bottlenecks or confusion FARO Arm Expertise (Non-Negotiable) You must know how to properly align, verify, and use a FARO Arm You must be capable of troubleshooting FARO results and validating inspection output You are expected to standardize FARO usage, methods, and reporting This role cannot depend on “one FARO guy” — you are the authority This role is for someone who: Sees a weak Quality operation and fixes it Leads without waiting for permission Is technically respected because they know inspection and QA cold Moves fast, sets expectations, and holds people accountable Is comfortable stepping in when something is wrong — and stopping bad product What’s Needed? 10 years Quality experience in aerospace manufacturing (precision machining required) Proven leadership experience (Manager / Supervisor / Lead) Expert-level blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation Strong hands-on inspection background (not just system oversight) FARO Arm competency — alignment, probing strategy, validation, reporting AS9100 experience with real-world execution (not just audits) Ability to work at production pace without sacrificing quality *A complete job description will be provided. If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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