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Quality Assurance Manager

TriMas Corporation
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time
United States, California, El Cajon
Jul 21, 2026

Quality Assurance Manager

Company: RSA Engineered Products LLC

Primary Location: 1451 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Quality

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary:
PennAero is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager at our Weldmac Manufacturing location in El Cajon, CA. Weldmac Manufacturing delivers complex formed and welded metal assemblies for aerospace, defense, space launch, and power-generation applications. Since 1968, Weldmac has combined heavy forming, CNC machining, advanced welding, and laser processing to solve large-scale fabrication challenges with repeatable precision.

About PennAero:
PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth-strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about PennAero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit https://pennaero.com

Job
Summary:

Leads, coordinates and manages all aspects of QA department. Produce
quality products to customer specification and ship customer orders on time,
directs and administers quality assurance program designed by performing the
following duties personally or through subordinates

Principal
Duties & Responsibilities:

Directs workers engaged in inspection
and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials,
facilities, and products.
Leads and coordinates daily activities
and schedules in support of operational demand.
Ensure that all employees in QA
Department are trained to perform their job effectively.
Direct the continuing review of the QA Program
and formulate new or revised procedures to effect improvements and
efficiency on a company-wide basis.
Contacts customers and suppliers, when
necessary to discuss specific quality problems.
Develop QA plans or procedures that
will ensure production of finished product that will meet quality
specifications and standards.
Uses cascade communication approach to
inform others of unusual or anticipated problems.
Holds daily communication meetings with
employees to communicate team goals.
Provides status updates on projects,
production, and other status reports as needed.
Prepares employee performance
evaluations and conducts performance reviews. Outlines training plans and career
prospects.
Develops and analyzes statistical data
and product specifications to determine present standards and establish
proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
Formulates and maintains quality
control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures
in co-operations with other plant managers to maximize product reliability
and minimize costs
Plans, promotes, and organizes training
activities related to product quality and reliability.
Investigates and adjusts customer
complaints regarding quality.
Directs and coordinates the overall
quality specifications and standards for raw materials, processes and
finished products.
Ensures compliance with government
regulations.
Review research on product defects and
recommend modifications in products or quality standards where warranted.
Manage & Coordinate MRB & non
conforming products with various department leaders
Manage & coordinate nonconformances
with outside suppliers
Manage & coordinate Customer
nonconformances
Monitor outside Suppliers and maintain
an approved source list
Mange & Coordinate with customers
to schedules source inspection -where applicable

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the El Cajon, CA location.


Qualifications

Minimum
Education & Experience:

BS or BA degree from 4 - year college or university, 10 years related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

Desirable Working
Knowledge or Certifications:

AS9100 & ISO 9001 compliance
Corrective Action
CMM
Mechanical and Optical inspection methods
Blueprints and GD& T (ANSI/ASME Y14.5 - Past and Current)
Metals and metal alloys
Machining
Sheet Metal
Welding - Fusion and Resistance
Nonconventional Machining
Calibration and tool control
Document control
Corrective / Preventative action methodology
Statistical Process Control methodology

This role involves access to technical data and/or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these laws, employment is contingent upon verifying your status as a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. * 120.15, or obtaining any required government authorization.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $130,000 - $155,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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