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Quality Manager - AerospaceVerity Integrated Systems • Huntsville, AL, United States
Quality Manager - Aerospace

Quality Manager - Aerospace

Verity Integrated Systems • Huntsville, AL, United States
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Quality Manager - Aerospace

Huntsville, AL, USA, Full Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead and maintain our AS9100-certified Quality Management System in support of missile systems and defense programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of product integrity, reliability, and compliance for mission-critical and safety-critical components. Operating within a small business environment, this position requires a balance of strategic leadership and direct, hands-on involvement in production, inspection, audits, and customer interaction. The ideal candidate understands the rigor of missile system requirements, including traceability, configuration control, and zero-defect expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Quality Management System (QMS) & Mission Assurance
    • Own and maintain the AS9100 Rev D QMS with a focus on mission-critical reliability.
    • Ensure compliance with DoD, FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and missile program-specific requirements.
    • Promote a "zero-defect" and mission assurance mindset across the organization.
  • Missile Systems Compliance & Risk Control
    • Ensure strict adherence to requirements for Critical Safety Items (CSI) and Key Characteristics.
    • Support configuration management and change control processes to prevent unauthorized deviations.
    • Participate in risk management, failure analysis, and reliability assurance activities.
  • Hands-On Production Quality
    • Provide direct shop floor support including inspections, AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI), and in-process verification.
    • Ensure compliance with detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and special process requirements.
    • Oversee nonconforming material control and support MRB activities in coordination with customers.
  • Traceability & Documentation Control
    • Maintain full material and process traceability from raw material through final delivery.
    • Ensure compliance with serialization, lot control, and record retention requirements.
    • Manage documentation packages (e.g., FAIRs, CoCs, test reports) to meet stringent customer expectations.
  • Audits & Government Interface
    • Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits (AS9100, DCMA, prime/sub contractors).
    • Act as the primary quality interface with DCMA, DoD representatives, and other contractors.
    • Ensure continuous audit readiness with minimal operational disruption.
  • Corrective Action & Failure Analysis
    • Lead root cause analysis using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
    • Manage CAPA, customer complaints, and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
    • Support failure investigations and containment for mission-critical nonconformances.
  • Supplier Quality Management
    • Manage Approved Supplier List (ASL) with strict flow-down of missile system requirements.
    • Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with special processes (e.g., NADCAP).
    • Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions as needed.
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Implement practical, scalable improvements aligned with small business operations.
    • Drive improvements in quality, reliability, and on-time delivery without adding unnecessary complexity.
    • Track and report key metrics tied to mission readiness and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
    • 8+ years of quality experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing
    • Direct experience supporting missile systems or similar high-reliability defense programs strongly preferred
    • Strong working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D
    • Experience with defense compliance (FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, DCMA oversight)
  • Certifications (Preferred)
    • AS9100 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor
    • ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
    • Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Deep understanding of mission-critical quality and "zero defect" expectations
  • Strong knowledge of traceability, configuration control, and documentation rigor
  • Experience with Critical Safety Items (CSI) and key characteristic control
  • Hands-on problem solver with urgency and attention to detail
  • Ability to operate effectively in a small, fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills with government, primes, and internal teams

Work Environment

  • Combination of office and production floor
  • High interaction with engineering, production, and leadership
  • Regular interaction with customer and government quality representatives

What Makes This Role Unique

  • Direct impact on mission-critical missile systems and national defense programs
  • High-visibility role with exposure to major defense primes and government agencies
  • Opportunity to shape and scale a quality system in a growing defense-focused small business
  • Broad, hands-on responsibility across all aspects of quality and compliance
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