Turion Space · 12 hours ago
Quality Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expTurion Space is building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. The Quality Manager will collaborate with various teams to implement quality standards and processes, ensuring operational excellence and product reliability.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) consistent with AS9100/ISO9001 and other applicable standards
Establish quality strategy, goals, KPIs, and metrics aligned with business objectives
Oversee quality planning for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test processes
Define and drive a QA strategy that is aligned to mission use cases, workflows, and operational scenarios
Monitor the quality of investigations and RCCA (Root Cause/Corrective Action)
Ensure implementation of corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances
Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits
Collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, and DevOps teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle
Train and mentor team members on quality standards, processes, and best practices
Serve as the primary quality representative to leadership, suppliers, and customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in Quality within aerospace and defense manufacturing
2+ years of leadership experience managing Quality teams
Experience with root cause analysis, FMEA, and risk management tools
Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and related standards
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in quality processes and documentation
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
Education: Master's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in Quality within aerospace and defense manufacturing
5+ years of leadership experience managing Quality teams
Experience in both hardware quality and software quality domains. Familiarity with the AS9115 standard is a plus
Strong experience leading audits, MRB, CAPA, and supplier quality programs
AS9100/ISO9001 certified including lead auditor and implementer certifications
Familiarity with spacecraft assembly, integration, and test processes
Benefits
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Company
Turion Space
Turion Space designs, builds, and operates DROID satellites to address pressing national security needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.82MKey Investors
Veteran Ventures Capital
2024-12-02Series A· $20M
2022-03-01Seed· $1.5M
2021-09-01Seed· $6.2M
Leadership Team
P
Patryk Wiatr
Co-Founder & CIO
T
Tyler James Pierce
Co-Founder, President
Recent News
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