1724 - Quality Control Lead

About the role

The Quality Control Lead at Sigma Defense is responsible for developing, managing, and enforcing quality assurance and quality control practices within a high-performance maintenance environment. This role ensures that all maintenance activities meet the required workmanship, safety, documentation, and compliance standards while driving continuous improvement across the maintenance workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive quality control programs supporting maintenance, repair, and modification activities
• Lead and mentor maintenance personnel in the proper application of quality standards, inspection criteria, and verification procedures
• Establish and monitor quality performance expectations across all maintenance functions
• Conduct inspections, audits, and evaluations of maintenance processes, tools, documentation, and completed work packages
• Validate that repairs, component replacements, and system modifications meet defined quality standards and workmanship requirements
• Review maintenance logs, checklists, and technical documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Apply and enforce workmanship standards, including J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-A-620
• Use current Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications to perform inspections, identify defects, and verify the integrity of materials and components
• Ensure maintenance personnel understand and correctly apply these standards in daily technical work
• Identify quality issues, non-conformances, and trends that impact maintenance performance
• Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Introduce process improvements to enhance accuracy, safety, efficiency, and documentation quality
• Support the proper execution and verification of preventative maintenance activities
• Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are documented correctly and validated through quality checks
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors to embed quality checkpoints into daily maintenance operations
• Provide training and mentorship to technicians and inspectors on quality requirements, inspection techniques, and workmanship standards
• Support qualification tracking and competency development for maintenance and quality personnel
• Promote a culture of precision, accountability, and quality awareness
• Ensure all maintenance and inspection actions conform to established safety procedures and operational policies
• Identify potential hazards related to workmanship, tooling, material condition, or procedural lapses and implement corrective measures

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience performing maintenance, repair, or modification of aircraft or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems
• 5+ years of concurrent experience supervising maintenance and repair activities in these environments
• Strong technical background with direct exposure to inspection, verification, and maintenance quality standards
• Extensive experience developing, implementing, and managing quality control programs within a maintenance environment
• Must possess current Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications
• Proven ability to identify quality issues, analyze root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead quality teams and collaborate effectively with maintenance leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings, preparing reports, and coaching personnel
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain objectivity during inspections
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Technical training in mechanical systems, quality assurance, inspection methods, or related maintenance disciplines preferred

Skills

• Quality control
• Inspection
• Verification
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Modification
• Non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Workmanship standards
• Preventative maintenance
• Training and mentorship
• Root cause analysis
• Process improvement
• Documentation
• Quality awareness
• Safety procedures
• Operational policies

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary