Quality Assurance / Control Manager

The following position is open: Quality Assurance Manager  

Location: Newark, CA 

Less than 25% travel to Carson City, NV 

 Ready to propel your career to new heights? Vitesse Systems, where innovation meets opportunity. 

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of quality control and inspection within an AS9100/NADCAP-certified manufacturing environment. This role includes managing, enhancing, and implementing the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The Quality Assurance Manager will also be responsible for training and supporting facility personnel, ensuring adherence to policies and maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  

Why Vitesse Systems? 

We're not just a company; we're a community of innovators, creators, and visionaries. We foster a culture where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Vitesse Systems’ work-life integration philosophy isn't just a policy; it's our way of life. Join us and benefit from: 

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• Community-first environment
• Continuous education and trade training support
• A culture driven by innovation, ownership, and transparency

What You’ll Do (Essential Job Functions):  

• Oversee, support, and guide QA and QC personnel
• Oversee, improve, and maintain the quality systems and processes; holds responsibility for the effectiveness of the QMS
• Manage communications to customers, vendors, and regulatory bodies regarding product quality, contractual compliance, regulatory/industry best practice, and customer satisfaction
• Coordinate and oversee internal, customer, and third-party quality system audits 
• Lead corrective action system to analyze and correct nonconforming product and/or process, including verifying the effectiveness of associated RCCA and MRB efforts and implementation 
• Assess and monitor supplier quality 
• Direct internal audit programs and efforts 
• Serve as Management Representative for AS9100 and NADCAP accreditations 
• Support contract review process 
• Work collaboratively with Operations and Program Management to ensure internal, industry, and customer specifications are reasonably and efficiently identified and executed upon 

• Identify, lead, support, and/or implement continuous improvement efforts 
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring (Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):  

• Exposure to NADCAP desired 
• Demonstrated experience leading, engaging, and developing quality technicians and engineers 
• Strong presentation, communication, and computer skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
• Demonstrated MBR authority and participation 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints; demonstrated competency with GD&T 

Your Experience (Minimum Qualifications):  

• BS degree in Engineering or related discipline. 
  • Equivalent experience and certifications may substitute degree requirement. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Management role within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 10 years of related quality and manufacturing experience 
• Minimum 5 years of exposure/experience with AS9100 

Vitesse System, Is Proud to Offer…  

• Competitive wages and friendly working conditions
• Generous time off policies with immediate accrual eligibility, including 48 hours of dedicated sick time and up to 10 paid holidays 
• Excellent health, dental, and vision options
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance benefits, and employee assistance program
• Bonus opportunities 
• 401(k) opportunities 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:  

The manufacturing facility may expose workers to loud noises, chemicals, and other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be provided by The Company and at request. 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Job Information: 
This is a full-time, permanent position. This position is eligible for the employer-sponsored benefits listed under "Vitesse Systems is Proud to Offer." This position is considered exempt (paid on a salaried basis and ineligible for overtime pay).  

Pay range: $120,000-$170,000 based on qualifications and experience.  

Vitesse Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer. Diversity drives innovation. 

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who: 

• Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)