Quality Compliance Manager - Quality Systems

PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is seeking an experienced Quality Compliance Manager to lead the Compliance Engineering function at our Hollister, California manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this leader will drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement in a regulated aerospace and defense environment.

About the role

This highly visible leadership opportunity will influence manufacturing excellence, develop technical talent, and support products critical to aerospace, defense, and national security. The Quality Compliance Manager will own the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, customer, regulatory, and U.S. Government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Compliance Engineering organization and provide day-to-day leadership for Quality Compliance activities.
• Own and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations.
• Lead internal, customer, certification, and government audits, including DCMA, AS9100D surveillance audits, ISO certification audits, and Production Process Baseline (PPB) assessments.
• Lead Government Corrective Action Requests (GCAR), Customer Corrective Action Requests (CCAR), and Internal Corrective Action Requests (ICAR), ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, CAPA effectiveness, and structured problem-solving initiatives across the organization.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Compliance Quality Engineers while building technical capability, succession plans, and career growth opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Quality Inspection, and Program Management to resolve complex manufacturing quality and compliance challenges.
• Establish and monitor Quality KPIs, lead Management Review activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, digital quality tools, automation, and AI-enabled analytics to improve compliance, audit readiness, and operational performance.
• Multi-site leadership responsibility across California, Ohio, and future locations as the organization continues to grow and scale.
• Travel up to 25% to support operational, team, and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive Quality leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leading Quality Engineers, Compliance Engineers, or Quality Systems teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of a manufacturing Quality Management System (QMS).
• Expert knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Management Review, and Quality Systems.
• Experience leading customer, certification, and government audits.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to U.S. Government contractual requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or Defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with DCMA, government audits, GCARs, CCARs, and ICARs.
• Multi-site Quality Systems leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• AS9100 or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience implementing digital Quality Systems, automation, or AI-enabled quality solutions.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices, and subsystems for military and commercial applications. Our associates solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every Time™, impacting lives daily—from military personnel to astronauts. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds Matter™.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $125,160–$232,440.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package.

U.S. Government export control regulations require candidates to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining necessary government export authorizations.