QA Manager in San Diego, California at AEMI Holdings, LLC

About AEMI

AEMI, an AEM company, is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components specializing in circuit protection, power conditioning, and radio frequency (RF) components. With a solid global presence, AEMI serves mission-critical industries such as aerospace and defense and the industrial and automotive sectors. Our commitment to innovation and quality has positioned us as a preferred supplier for highly engineered solutions in harsh environments.

Position Summary

AEMI is seeking a QA Manager to lead its Quality Assurance (QA) team and support the production of high-reliability electronic components. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management and effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with applicable aerospace, defense, industrial, and automotive standards. The Quality Manager partners closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain AEMI’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100 and MIL-STD-790 requirements, supporting customer, regulatory, and internal expectations.
• Lead and supervise the Quality Assurance team, including performance development, workload prioritization, and coaching to ensure effective execution of quality activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root cause analysis, and process improvement using data-driven methodologies.
• Manage supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, and ongoing performance monitoring to ensure consistent incoming material quality.
• Plan and execute internal audits and support external customer and regulatory audits, ensuring timely closure of findings and process improvements.
• Oversee technical quality functions such as failure analysis, DPA lab operations, and test equipment planning in support of product screening, qualification, and reliability assurance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations Product Lines teams to ensure the Outgoing Quality of our products at 100%.

Benefits of working with our team:

• This role is full-time, exempt
• Based in San Diego, CA, this is an onsite role
• We offer competitive pay based on knowledge, skills, and relevant experience
• Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with company match

Organizational Overview

AEM, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), a private equity firm focused exclusively on middle-market industrial manufacturing and niche services businesses. Through its industry-leading brands AEM, Renaissance Electronics, and Central Semiconductor, AEM serves niche applications across a diverse array of attractive markets including satellite, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, EV/Battery, and telecom.

AEM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 5-7 years of experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment, preferably in regulated or high-reliability industries
• Prior experience managing or supervising quality engineers, inspectors, or technicians
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems and MIL-STD-790 requirements
• Experience leading audits, CAPA processes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CQE, or CQA preferred
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, industry/military standards, and customer requirements
• Familiarity with electronic component characteristics and applicable test and inspection methods