Quality Assurance Manager
Core
Lead site quality and mission assurance for space, defense, and national security hardware programs while serving as the AS9100D Management Representative.
Role type
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Builds
Mission-critical flight hardware and compliant quality management systems for aerospace and defense clients.
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (hardware manufacturing & quality systems)
Required skills
AS9100D management, root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), supplier quality management, space-grade workmanship standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), team leadership, regulatory compliance (ITAR, CUI), schematic interpretation
Preferred skills
Active U.S. Secret/Top Secret clearance, ASQ certification (CMQ/OE, CQE), Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), NADCAP familiarity, counterfeit-parts prevention expertise
Technologies
AS9100D, ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739, FAR 52.245-1, GIDEP
Responsibilities
Maintain AS9100D/ISO 9001 certification and audit readiness; lead Material Review Board and nonconformance workflows; manage supplier quality and counterfeit prevention; develop Mission Assurance plans; mentor quality engineering teams; ensure ITAR/CUI compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
