Quality Manager
Core
Oversee quality control and assurance activities for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, leading a team of inspectors and technicians to ensure product integrity and compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Manager (Aerospace Manufacturing)
Builds
Human-rated space station systems (Haven Station) for government, corporate, and private customers
Domain
Aerospace / Space Exploration / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership and mentorship, Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) oversight, Regulatory compliance (ISO 9001, AS9100), Data analysis and reporting, Process improvement, Root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Scaling quality systems in fast-paced environments, Risk-based inspection strategies, Defect characterization methods, Manufacturing execution systems (MES) and PLM familiarity
Technologies
MES, PLM, Control charts, Inspection tools
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of quality inspectors; Oversee inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products; Compile and analyze quality data to identify trends and root causes; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards; Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and increase efficiency; Maintain quality documentation and support audit readiness
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management