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Job Description:
Summary of Position:
The Senior Quality Manager of Flight Line Quality Control Management, and Execution of Helicopter Flight Line of an FAA part 21 approved Quality System. The Senior Manager, Quality Control of Flight Line will ensure compliance and safety, balanced with cost in alignment with operations to safely bring aircraft to pre-flight, ground test, and flight testing. Driving the finalization process to the delivery and acceptance intent on ZERO defect aircraft being presented to customers. Provide technical leadership, leaning on knowledge of FAA P21 requirements, AS9100, and aerospace knowledge. The Senior Quality Manager of Flight Line, will also focus on personnel management and development, ensuring competencies equal to the business and market requirements. The Senior Manager will have a Continuous Improvement approach to processes while executing to the business plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safe and on time actions bringing Production Helicopters to Operation, Ground Run, Flights, Acceptance & Delivery to Customer
- Resource Management, deployment of resources, training and building out Competencies of resources to meet customer and market demand
- Ensure compliance of Quality System with all relevant, FAA guidelines, procedures and policies.
- Represents QC as the prime contact for customer delivery activities
- Proactive measures in the planning and execution of aircraft operations, customer Acceptance and Delivery activity
- Continuous Improvement: using methods like DMAIC, statistical analysis to understand and improve processes and contributing to the efficiency of the Flight Line Operation
Qualifications for Position:
A. Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related technical discipline
B. Experience
- 5+ years of management and Quality experience or Equivalent
C. Competencies & Attributes
The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of AS9100 QMS and FAA requirements. Experience in Lean/Six Sigma, and a demonstrated approach to the job is a must. Must be a Leader and Change Agent with sound fundamentals in Quality Principles in Aerospace and Continuous Improvement. This Leader must demonstrate the ability to engage with partners and shareholders to find solutions, in execution and process. The candidate mut also demonstrate the ability to engage with stakeholders at Executive levels, internally, and externally including customers from the commercial and defense sectors.
D. Licensure/Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desired, Green belt required
- ASQ Certification highly desired
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License or verified military equivalent desired
Primary Location:
US - Philadelphia
Contract Type:
Job Description:
Summary of Position:
The Senior Quality Manager of Flight Line Quality Control Management, and Execution of Helicopter Flight Line of an FAA part 21 approved Quality System. The Senior Manager, Quality Control of Flight Line will ensure compliance and safety, balanced with cost in alignment with operations to safely bring aircraft to pre-flight, ground test, and flight testing. Driving the finalization process to the delivery and acceptance intent on ZERO defect aircraft being presented to customers. Provide technical leadership, leaning on knowledge of FAA P21 requirements, AS9100, and aerospace knowledge. The Senior Quality Manager of Flight Line, will also focus on personnel management and development, ensuring competencies equal to the business and market requirements. The Senior Manager will have a Continuous Improvement approach to processes while executing to the business plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safe and on time actions bringing Production Helicopters to Operation, Ground Run, Flights, Acceptance & Delivery to Customer
- Resource Management, deployment of resources, training and building out Competencies of resources to meet customer and market demand
- Ensure compliance of Quality System with all relevant, FAA guidelines, procedures and policies.
- Represents QC as the prime contact for customer delivery activities
- Proactive measures in the planning and execution of aircraft operations, customer Acceptance and Delivery activity
- Continuous Improvement: using methods like DMAIC, statistical analysis to understand and improve processes and contributing to the efficiency of the Flight Line Operation
Qualifications for Position:
A. Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related technical discipline
B. Experience
- 5+ years of management and Quality experience or Equivalent
C. Competencies & Attributes
The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of AS9100 QMS and FAA requirements. Experience in Lean/Six Sigma, and a demonstrated approach to the job is a must. Must be a Leader and Change Agent with sound fundamentals in Quality Principles in Aerospace and Continuous Improvement. This Leader must demonstrate the ability to engage with partners and shareholders to find solutions, in execution and process. The candidate mut also demonstrate the ability to engage with stakeholders at Executive levels, internally, and externally including customers from the commercial and defense sectors.
D. Licensure/Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desired, Green belt required
- ASQ Certification highly desired
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License or verified military equivalent desired
Primary Location:
US - Philadelphia
Contract Type:
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin87
- L3Harris35
- Amazon28
- Raytheon23
- BD21
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services16
- Insurance11
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
- Manufacturing9
- Medical Devices9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior quality manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Experience leading quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
- Proficiency with corrective and preventive action processes and root cause analysis
- Familiarity with statistical process control and quality data analysis tools
- Experience managing internal audits and coordinating regulatory or third-party audits
- Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor from ASQ
Tips for Your Senior Quality Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to quality frameworks
Hiring managers look for specific quality systems experience, so name the frameworks you've worked in, whether ISO 9001, AS9100, or 21 CFR Part 820, and tie each one to a measurable outcome like reduced defect rates or faster audit cycles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior quality manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional leadership on your resume
Senior quality manager roles require you to influence engineering, operations, and supply chain without direct authority. Show examples where you drove quality initiatives across departments, not just within a dedicated quality team.
Filter openings by industry certification fit
A Senior Quality Manager role in aerospace has different credential expectations than one in pharma. When searching, prioritize openings that match the regulatory environment you know best, since employers rarely train senior hires on entirely new compliance frameworks.
Prepare specific audit and corrective action stories
Interviewers at this level will press you on CAPA leadership, internal audit outcomes, and supplier corrective actions. Prepare two or three concrete examples where your quality intervention stopped a systemic problem, with clear before-and-after detail.
Negotiate scope before accepting any offer
Ask explicitly whether the role owns supplier quality, customer-facing quality, or both, and confirm headcount and budget authority before signing. Misalignment on scope is the most common reason senior quality managers leave within the first year.
Senior Quality Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior quality managers?
The companies hiring the most senior quality managers right now include Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in manufacturing-heavy markets with strong aerospace, medical device, or pharmaceutical sectors.
How many senior quality manager jobs are remote?
About 55% of senior quality manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most common in roles focused on quality systems management, documentation, and supplier oversight rather than hands-on production floor quality. Positions requiring direct oversight of manufacturing lines are nearly always on-site.
How do you become a senior quality manager?
Most senior quality managers start in quality engineer, quality technician, or quality assurance analyst roles and build expertise in a specific regulated industry such as aerospace, medical devices, or food production. Earning an ASQ certification like Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager, leading internal audits, and taking ownership of corrective action programs are the steps that most consistently accelerate advancement to senior-level positions.
Can you get hired as a senior quality manager with limited experience?
It's possible to move into a senior quality manager role earlier than the title suggests if you've led a quality management system implementation, managed a major audit, or owned a CAPA program independently. Employers in smaller manufacturers or growing companies often promote candidates with deep functional expertise in one area, such as supplier quality or regulatory compliance, even without broad years-of-experience credentials.
What does the senior quality manager interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on industry background and regulatory familiarity, followed by a technical interview with a quality director or VP where you walk through your audit history, corrective action experience, and quality system ownership. A final round often includes a panel with operations and engineering leaders and may involve presenting a past quality improvement project or responding to a case study scenario.
Where can I find and apply to senior quality manager jobs?
You can find and apply to senior quality manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your industry background and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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