Quality Manager

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a full service fiber optic company specializing in the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity products and systems. Our commitment to technical excellence makes us an industry leader in producing sophisticated products and professional technical assistance in the fiber optic industry. AFSI, located in Allen, Texas, has and will continue to base its strategy on technical and application support, quality assurance, product performance and value.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a quality team of 20-25 hourly employees; set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and manage staffing/metrics.

• Oversee inspection operations, in-process and final inspection activities, calibration and measurement systems, and nonconformance handling.
• Define, monitor and report quality KPIs (DPPM, first-pass yield, NCRs) defects.
• Implement and reinforce shop-floor quality controls, work instructions, inspection plans, and training for inspectors and technicians.
• Escalate complex nonconformances, formal root-cause investigations, to the Senior Quality Manager or Engineering and provide supporting inspection data.

• Own and maintain the site QMS (document control, procedures, records) to ensure continuous AS9100 compliance.
• Prepare for and lead AS9100 external audits; coordinate internal audits to ensure audit readiness.
• Provide training on QMS processes, AS9100 requirements, and quality tools to site personnel.
• Assist with managing quality-related budgetary items.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of Quality experience, with direct experience in a manufacturing environment; experience with AS9100 required.
• Minimum of 2 years of people-management experience leading teams of 15+ (preferred 20+).
• Proven experience managing a QMS and preparing for/passing AS9100 audits.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone), problem solving (8D).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with quality management software, ERP systems, and MS Office.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing.

Attributes aligned to our AFSI Mission

• Detail-oriented, data-driven, and resourceful
• Curious, collaborative, and proactive in problem-solving
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Position requires candidates to be U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status)