Vice President of Quality & Continuous Improvement (Portland)

Vice President of Quality & Continuous Improvement

About the Company

Innovative space technology company

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Type

Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded

2019

Employees

501-1000

Funding

$101-$200 million

Categories

• B2G
• Weapons
• Space Vehicles
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• B2B Marketing & Services
• Academic Research
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering
• Life Sciences
• Aerospace & Defense
• Aerospace
• Infrastructure
• Space Travel

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP of Quality and Continuous Improvement to lead the development and execution of its quality management system. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across all functions, optimizing internal processes, and ensuring product quality and compliance. This role requires a leader with a strong background in quality management, particularly within aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, and a proven ability to lead large-scale quality organizations. The VP will be tasked with maintaining and enhancing quality management systems to meet various industry and customer-specific requirements, as well as leading certification and surveillance efforts. A key aspect of the role is to champion a zero-defect culture and manage processes to ensure timely resolution and preventive action.

Applicants for the VP of Quality and Continuous Improvement position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field, with a Master's degree preferred. A minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in quality management and deep expertise in relevant regulatory and quality standards are essential. The role demands a strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, special processes, and supplier quality management, as well as a demonstrated track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, capable of fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, and will be experienced in managing quality management systems in compliance with industry regulations. Security clearance or the ability to obtain it is also preferred.

Hiring Manager Title

COO

Travel Percent

50%

Functions