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CesiumAstro · 4 days ago

Quality Control Manager

Denver Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$127K/yr - $160K/yr

7+ years exp

CesiumAstro is a pioneer in developing communication systems for satellites and aerospace platforms. They are seeking a Quality Control Manager to establish production quality processes, lead a team of quality engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish and implement core production quality processes for new and scaling operations for assembly, integration, and test

Grow and lead a team of quality engineers and inspectors to ensure operational execution and excellence

Determine assignments, responsibilities, and priorities for quality control personnel and ensure personnel training, certification, and qualification

Manage all aspects of production quality control, ensuring adherence to industry standards, company procedures, customer requirements, and AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements

Author, implement, and maintain quality documentation including written processes, procedures, inspection criteria, work instructions, production routings, etc

Define the required quality infrastructure, including layout and qualification of inspection areas, labs, nonconformance quarantine areas, and tool control

Support implementation of operations infrastructure including equipment preventive maintenance, calibration, and environmental controls

Drive root cause analysis and failure review for nonconformances and implement effective corrective actions to eliminate recurrence

Develop, drive, and assess quality objectives, measurable metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure business systems (PLM, ERP, and MES) and tools are effective and available to support quality and production needs

Perform and support internal and external audits

Establish and maintain a training and certification program

Support continued compliance with all QMS requirements

Qualification

AS9100 Quality Management SystemsRoot cause analysisQuality control managementEngineering documentation interpretationAerospace manufacturing experienceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field

Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role

Deep understanding and experience in establishing and maintaining AS9100 Quality Management Systems for production environments

Expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation

Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting engineering documentation, including drawings and schematics

Experience with aerospace and defense manufacturing

Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills