Quality System Administrator

About Us:

Founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous operational improvement and extraordinary customer service, we at Pursuit Aerospace pride ourselves on competitive cost structures, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry-leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers.

About the Opportunity:

The Quality Management Systems (QMS) Coordinator will oversee and manage the quality systems at our Stuart, FL facility. This role is key in ensuring compliance with industry standards (such as AS9100 and NADCAP), maintaining the Quality Manual, and supporting internal and external audits. The QMS Coordinator will lead efforts in auditing, identifying and resolving non-conformances, and ensuring adherence to quality systems across all manufacturing operations.

Location: Stuart, FL - Onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with quality standards by managing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS), including updating the Quality Manual and ensuring adherence to AS9100 and other relevant regulations.
• Lead and execute internal quality audits and assessments, driving corrective actions to address findings and maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Take ownership of the non-conformance process by identifying, documenting, and resolving NCRs, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions are implemented across the site.
• Oversee supplier quality management by evaluating and assessing suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and actively address any quality issues through collaboration and audits.
• Maintain the integrity of quality documentation, managing document control processes to ensure all quality-related procedures, records, and manuals are up-to-date and compliant.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing quality data, identifying process inefficiencies, and implementing improvements that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to team members by delivering training on quality systems, procedures, and compliance requirements to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards across the site.
• Manage the corrective action process, including root cause analysis, and follow through to ensure corrective measures are implemented effectively and sustained.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in quality management.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in aerospace or related manufacturing quality management, including direct experience with QMS systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AS9100 Lead Auditor certification is required; ISO Auditor certification is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in conducting internal audits and effectively leading corrective actions, including NCRs and CARs.
• Hands-on experience in managing supplier quality and conducting vendor audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Knowledge and experience with Kaizen principles.
• Familiarity with NADCAP or other aerospace-specific certifications and compliance requirements.
• Comfortable working with document control systems and quality management software.
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis and troubleshooting, with a solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the organization.
• Strong decision-making abilities, with a proven ability to resolve complex issues efficiently and effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• High technical aptitude, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with quality management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

• This role requires up to 5% travel, including visits to other company sites, suppliers, or industry events as needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and have the ability to hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, at times up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.