Quality Manager - Lunar
Core
Lead and mentor a team of Quality Engineers and Specialists to execute daily manufacturing quality operations for reusable space vehicles and systems.
Role type
Senior Quality Manager (Aerospace Manufacturing)
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems (New Glenn)
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Advanced Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership and coaching, AS9100 Quality Management System expertise, internal and external audit leadership, nonconformance and corrective action management, root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, FMEA), quality metrics and KPI tracking, budget management, cross-functional partnership, regulatory interface
Preferred skills
Aerospace launch vehicle manufacturing experience, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, APQP/PPAP methodology, Statistical Process Control (SPC), NASA/FAA standards familiarity, government launch campaign support
Technologies
AS9100, AS9102, DMAIC, Kaizen, 8D, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Quality Engineers and Specialists; conduct performance reviews and set objectives; champion adherence to AS9100 and lead internal audits; identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives; develop and track quality metrics and KPIs; support Quality Assurance budget management; partner with Engineering and Supply Chain teams; serve as primary Quality representative during hardware acceptance and launch readiness reviews; interface with regulatory agencies (FAA, NASA) and customers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management