Quality Control Manager

About the role

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Quality Control Manager to support Letterkenny Army Depot’s mission of repairing and modernizing U.S. weapons, air and missile defense systems, and supporting infrastructure. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of industrial, mission-critical environments. You will oversee all contract quality requirements, ensuring services and deliverables meet established standards through regular inspections, performance monitoring, and compliance verification. The position involves proactively identifying issues, facilitating corrective actions, and engaging with project leadership to maintain consistent, high-quality performance across the program.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Quality Assurance Department and associated functions.
• Develops, implements, coordinates, and continually improves the Quality Assurance (QA) Program and Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Establishes, implements, and continually improves a compliant QMS across all project departments, including evaluation, monitoring, auditing, and analysis to validate effective implementation.
• Evaluates overall department performance based on ISO requirements, statutory and regulatory requirements, contractual (PWS) requirements, and QMS requirements.
• Develops procedures, work instructions, and other documents to enhance functions and increase ISO compliance.
• Develops and implements an internal audit program, evaluates audit findings, and coordinates corrective and preventive actions (CARs and PARs) with department managers.
• Monitors and assists in resolving corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Performs independent analysis, determines scope and course of action, and develops plans to resolve problems, including root-cause analysis.
• Identifies areas for improvement and initiates Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs) in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Conducts process and product measurements and analysis per ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–10 years of quality assurance/quality control experience in a manufacturing, depot, or industrial production environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies; certification (LSSGB/LSSBB) preferred.
• Proven experience with inspection processes, quality audits, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) development.
• Familiarity with DoD depot operations, technical data packages (TDPs), and military quality standards (e.g., MIL-STD series) highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Skilled in the use of quality measurement tools, gauges, and statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
• Strong data analysis and reporting abilities, including trend identification and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills with the ability to train teams and interface with Government representatives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Secret Clearance required.

About the company

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) whose mission extends beyond federal projects to support our shareholder communities in Alaska. The work you do at AFO makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska Natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. AFO provides support and employment opportunities while contributing to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for over 10,000 years. For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high-value assets and operations at peak performance.

As an AFO employee, you will be part of a challenging yet supportive work environment committed to innovation and diversity. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and excellent retirement options.