Skyryse · 4 hours ago
Director, Quality
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expSkyryse is on a mission to revolutionize flight safety and accessibility. As the Director of Quality, you will lead the development and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and enhance the safety and reliability of aircraft control systems.
AerospaceAir TransportationInternetTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management system to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Oversee the administration and ongoing management of the QMS, including documentation, process control, and record-keeping
Ensure alignment with AS9100 standards and other applicable aviation quality standards
Oversee all regulatory and certification activities, including FAA audits, repair station approvals, and PMA compliance
Manage the quality aspects of Supplemental Type Certification (STC) projects, including the conformity of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and aircraft as required for FAA approval
Lead communication and coordination with FAA representatives and other regulatory bodies
Develop and manage supplier quality programs, including supplier qualification, receiving inspection, and first article inspection in accordance with AS9102 requirements
Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements
Drive supplier performance improvements through data analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage receiving inspection processes to ensure that all materials and components meet specified quality requirements
Oversee first article inspection (FAI) processes in compliance with AS9102 requirements
Implement and manage processes to ensure conformity of LRUs and aircraft during STC and production activities
Provide leadership and guidance to the Quality team, including hiring, training, and professional development
Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Promote cross-functional collaboration to drive quality improvements across the organization
Identify opportunities for process and product improvement through root cause analysis, data analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and other quality metrics to track performance and drive improvements
Leverage Lean Six Sigma and other industry best practices to enhance operational efficiency and product quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management within the commercial aviation or aerospace industry
Demonstrated experience in establishing and scaling QMS within FAA Part 21 (PMA) and Part 145 (MRO) operations
Proven experience managing quality for Supplemental Type Certification (STC) projects, including LRU and aircraft conformity
In-depth knowledge of aviation quality standards and regulations, including FAA regulations, ISO standards, AS9100, and NADCAP requirements
Experience in supplier quality management, including supplier qualification, receiving inspection, first article inspection (AS9102), and supplier audits
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team of quality professionals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and with external stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Ability to travel as needed to support supplier audits, certification activities, and other quality-related initiatives
Preferred
Experience working directly with the FAA and other regulatory agencies
Certification as a Quality Auditor or Quality Engineer
Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing and repair station environments
Benefits
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.
Company
Skyryse
Skyryse is a manufacturing firm that offers aerospace hardware and software operating systems and components design, production, and sales.
51-200 employees
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2024 (4)
2023 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$400.58MKey Investors
Infinite CapitalCantosVenrock
2025-10-09Series C· $167.08M
2021-10-27Series B· $200M
2020-05-15Debt Financing· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Mark Groden
Founder & CEO
Stephen Koo
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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