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The Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector will support the various projects located in Pasadena, CA as part of the NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract.
Supports the fabrication of spaceflight and aeronatutical electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing project engineering oversight, QA inspections, audits, and acceptance, documenting/creating nonconformance, and manufacturing planning and execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform QA source inspections, audits, and acceptance.
- Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations.
- Document/create nonconformance findings and reports.
- Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations to IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC A-600, and NASA 8739.4.
- Support the fabrication of spaceflight and aerospace electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing inspections.
- Perform project engineering oversight.
- Oversee manufacture planning, execution, and acceptance.
- Provides periodic reports and documentation as required. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of manufacturing, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
- Must have a minimum of 12 years of recent and related work experience.
- In lieu of degree: Candidates with 16+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.
- Experience with inspection techniques and procedures, processing of failure report and MRB's.
- Experience with spaceflight hardware and a broad technical knowledge in visual inspection and evaluation of high reliability electronic, electromechanical, or electro-optical equipment.
- Requires wide knowledge of materials and processes for space flight use as well as familiarity of configuration control/verification systems.
- Must be knowledgeable of ISO 9000 quality systems and familiar with configuration management, contamination control, data package reviews, and integration and test processes governing the fabrication assembly, test, and certification of space flight hardware.
- Ability to work well with cross-functional reams, design engineers, line management, and project management.
- Excellent computer skills, including and use of computer-aided engineering tools.
DESIRED:
- Project engineering or systems engineering experience and proficiency.
- Fluency in English and one other language (French, German, Italian).
WORK LOCATION:
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required.
- Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:
All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:
All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodically random drug and alcohol screenings.
STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
- All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
- Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
- Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
- Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
BASTION BENEFITS:
Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
ABOUT BASTION:
Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.
WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:
At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.
SALARY RANGE:
$114,000.00 to $145,000.00., salary will depend on education and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Bastion participates in e-Verify.
#MidSeniorLevel
#LI-Hybrid
BT-26212
The Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector will support the various projects located in Pasadena, CA as part of the NASA/JPL MASS Subcontract.
Supports the fabrication of spaceflight and aeronatutical electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing project engineering oversight, QA inspections, audits, and acceptance, documenting/creating nonconformance, and manufacturing planning and execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform QA source inspections, audits, and acceptance.
- Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations.
- Document/create nonconformance findings and reports.
- Perform workmanship inspections/evaluations to IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC A-600, and NASA 8739.4.
- Support the fabrication of spaceflight and aerospace electronics, mechanical assemblies, and cabling by performing inspections.
- Perform project engineering oversight.
- Oversee manufacture planning, execution, and acceptance.
- Provides periodic reports and documentation as required. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of manufacturing, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.
- Must have a minimum of 12 years of recent and related work experience.
- In lieu of degree: Candidates with 16+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.
- Experience with inspection techniques and procedures, processing of failure report and MRB's.
- Experience with spaceflight hardware and a broad technical knowledge in visual inspection and evaluation of high reliability electronic, electromechanical, or electro-optical equipment.
- Requires wide knowledge of materials and processes for space flight use as well as familiarity of configuration control/verification systems.
- Must be knowledgeable of ISO 9000 quality systems and familiar with configuration management, contamination control, data package reviews, and integration and test processes governing the fabrication assembly, test, and certification of space flight hardware.
- Ability to work well with cross-functional reams, design engineers, line management, and project management.
- Excellent computer skills, including and use of computer-aided engineering tools.
DESIRED:
- Project engineering or systems engineering experience and proficiency.
- Fluency in English and one other language (French, German, Italian).
WORK LOCATION:
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required.
- Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:
All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:
All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodically random drug and alcohol screenings.
STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
- All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
- Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
- Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
- Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
BASTION BENEFITS:
Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
ABOUT BASTION:
Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.
WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:
At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.
SALARY RANGE:
$114,000.00 to $145,000.00., salary will depend on education and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Bastion participates in e-Verify.
#MidSeniorLevel
#LI-Hybrid
BT-26212
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Proven experience managing a quality management system such as ISO 9001
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including FDA, GMP, or AS9100 depending on industry
- Hands-on experience with root cause analysis tools such as 8D, FMEA, or Fishbone
- Certification such as CQM, CQE, or Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and conducting internal audits
Tips for Your Quality Assurance Manager Job Search
Quantify defect reduction on your resume
Hiring managers scan for measurable outcomes, not job duties. Replace phrases like 'managed QA processes' with specifics: defect rates reduced, test cycles shortened, or compliance audits passed without findings. Numbers tied to business impact get callbacks.
Match your certifications to the posting
A CQM, CQE, or ISO lead auditor certification that isn't mirrored in the job posting still belongs on your resume if it's relevant. Cross-reference what each employer emphasizes, whether Six Sigma, ISO 9001, or FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and weight your summary accordingly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality assurance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulated versus unregulated industries
QA manager roles in pharma, medical devices, and aerospace require regulatory fluency that software or consumer goods roles don't. Filter your search by industry before applying so your cover letter speaks to the compliance environment the employer actually operates in.
Prepare a process audit walkthrough for interviews
Most quality assurance manager interviews include a scenario question where you walk through how you'd audit an existing process or investigate a product failure. Prepare a two to three minute structured answer using a real example from your experience, including root cause and corrective action.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Quality assurance manager titles vary widely in authority. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you own the QMS, have stop-shipment authority, and report to operations or an independent quality function. Those structural details affect your leverage and your ability to do the job.
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality assurance managers?
The companies hiring the most quality assurance managers right now include Food Lion, Amazon, and Chromalloy, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the most sustained demand include medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and electronics manufacturing.
How many quality assurance manager jobs are remote?
About 36% of quality assurance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many management roles because hands-on floor presence is often required. Software QA and regulatory affairs management roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while manufacturing and lab-based positions are predominantly on-site.
How do you become a quality assurance manager?
Most quality assurance managers start in individual contributor QA roles such as quality engineer, quality analyst, or QA technician, then move into team lead or supervisory positions before stepping into full management. Building expertise in a specific industry's regulatory environment, earning a relevant certification, and demonstrating measurable process improvements are the steps that most consistently lead to a manager-level role.
Can you get a quality assurance manager job with limited experience?
Getting a quality assurance manager role with limited experience is possible if you can demonstrate ownership of a quality process, even in a smaller company or on a project basis. Candidates who have led an audit, built a corrective action process, or held a team lead title in QA often move into manager roles earlier than those with more years but narrower scope of responsibility.
What does the quality assurance manager interview process look like?
The interview process for a quality assurance manager role typically involves an initial screen with HR, a technical interview with a quality director or operations leader covering your experience with quality management systems and regulatory requirements, and a final round that often includes a scenario walkthrough or case study. Some employers also ask candidates to review an existing procedure or audit finding and explain how they would respond.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing.
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