Lead Quality Systems Engineer - Maritime
Core
Lead Quality Systems Engineer owning the end-to-end AS9100 quality management system for a multi-site maritime defense division.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Systems Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Unified, audit-ready quality management system architecture across multiple manufacturing sites and product lines.
Domain
Defense technology, undersea systems, aerospace quality standards
Required skills
AS9100 certification management, multi-site QMS architecture, internal auditing, CAPA processes, risk and gap analysis, stakeholder coordination, training program development
Preferred skills
AS9100 Lead Auditor certification, scaling startup manufacturing environment experience, other aerospace/defense standards (AS13100, NADCAP, ISO 9001), ERP/MES integration, Lean/Six Sigma
Technologies
AS9100, ERP/MES systems
Responsibilities
Own AS9100 QMS documentation, audits, and management review; design multi-site QMS architecture; serve as primary liaison for third-party audits; harmonize cross-site processes; assess QMS gaps and risks; manage division-wide CAPA; build quality awareness training; coordinate with site leadership and production teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
