Aerospace Quality & Compliance Systems Director

Monarch Space Systems, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Parking or transit subsidy

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Monarch Space Systems, Inc. in Cleveland, OH seeks a Director of Quality & Compliance Systems to lead the quality infrastructure for aerospace programs.

The role will establish ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI-aligned systems, chair the CCB, and drive ITR/CRR processes to prepare for prime contracts and government programs. The candidate will build CAPA, lead internal audits, and develop training for compliance, while coordinating with the COO on CMMC integration and qualification roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience leading aerospace/defense quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead QMS development aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI maturity for aerospace programs.
• Chair and govern Configuration Control Board (CCB) and document control processes.
• Develop and manage ITR and CRR frameworks.
• Lead internal audit program including planning, execution, corrective actions, and reporting.
• Build CAPA systems and root-cause analysis processes.
• Oversee Knowledge Management and Lessons Learned for space projects.
• Develop training and competency frameworks for quality compliance.
• Interface with government customers and prime contractors on quality plans.
• Partner with COO on CMMC cybersecurity integration and program quality oversight.
• Support certification roadmap toward ISO 9001 and CMMI appraisal.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

CMMI

AS9100

Audits

Government contracting

CAPA

Root cause analysis

CCB governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Job description

Monarch Space Systems, Inc. in Cleveland, OH seeks a Director of Quality & Compliance Systems to lead the quality infrastructure for aerospace programs.

The role will establish ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI-aligned systems, chair the CCB, and drive ITR/CRR processes to prepare for prime contracts and government programs. The candidate will build CAPA, lead internal audits, and develop training for compliance, while coordinating with the COO on CMMC integration and qualification roadmaps.