Posted 7 months ago

Quality Manager

ArlingtonOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Quality Manager leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the quality management system, audits, CAPA, and supplier quality in aerospace/manufacturing settings.

About this role

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

Overview

We are seeking a talented Quality Manager with 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing or aerospace environments to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of our quality management system. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in building quality systems from the ground up—ensuring design and production processes meet AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.

Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, including customer, supplier, and certification body audits.

Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to perform Design FMEA (DFMEA) and Process FMEA (PFMEA) analyses.

Create and maintainControl Plans, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for critical processes.

Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Develop Supplier Quality processes, conduct supplier evaluations, and manage non-conformance reports. Supplier Defect books

Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Establish and monitorKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) for product quality, yield, and audit performance.

Train and mentor team members on quality tools, inspection methods, and documentation practices.

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure first-time-right execution.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.

5–10 years of experience in quality engineering or management in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.

Proven experience implementing AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.

Strong working knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and 8D problem-solving.

Familiarity with GD&T, metrology, and statistical process control (SPC) tools.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certification such as ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Skills

8D Problem SolvingAcceptance StandardsAS9100CAPAControl PlansDFMEAFMEAGD&TInspection CriteriaISO 9001KPIsLeanMetrologyNon-conformancePFMEAPPAPQMSRoot-cause AnalysisSix SigmaSPCSupplier EvaluationsSupplier Quality

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