Quality Manager

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality inspectors supporting spacecraft manufacturing and integration.
• Provide training and ongoing support to the quality team on quality standards, procedures, and tools.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback, coaching, and corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure the team adheres to schedules and meets production and inspection targets.
• Quality Control & Assurance:
• Oversee all quality inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Carefully coordinate the implementation of quality standards, procedures, and specifications across all production stages.
• Ensure all products and processes comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and industry best practices.
• Ensure inspection readiness including equipment and staffing capacity to support production ramp.
• Support development and implementation of inspection strategies for complex hardware, including dimensional, visual, and integration inspections.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Compile and analyze quality data, including product defects, trends, and root causes.
• Prepare and present detailed quality reports to upper management, highlighting performance metrics and areas for improvement.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure that targets for quality, efficiency, and safety are consistently met.
• Process Improvement:
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and other departments.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance product quality, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis and support problem-solving efforts for product failures or process inefficiencies.
• Compliance and Documentation:
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external audits, quality certifications, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and update quality documentation, including inspection plans, reports, and control charts.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in a manufacturing or aerospace-related industry.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a quality team is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• A proactive, results-driven approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience implementing or scaling quality systems in a fast-paced development environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO quality systems, or aerospace regulatory frameworks.
• Experience implementing risk-based inspection strategies and key characteristic control plans.
• Familiarity with defect characterization methods for scratches, dents, surface damage, and structural imperfections.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), PLM systems, or quality tracking systems for traceability and nonconformance management.