Aerospace Quality Manager – Lab Lead (ISO 17025)

Element U.S. Space & Defense; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Element U.S. Space & Defense in Camden, AR seeks a Quality Management professional to lead day-to-day QA programs in our lab. You will drive ISO-based policies and manage calibration and publications teams while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Join a high-energy team focused on aerospace and defense testing, deliver KPI-driven improvements, and help shape quality initiatives across the facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with ISO related quality mgmt systems, accreditation, certification, and maintenance.
• Experience participating in quality investigations and corrective actions.
• Experience in a multi-functional team and onsite lab work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop quality objectives and programs.
• Develop and implement ISO-aligned workplace policies.
• Oversee calibration and publications teams with coaching.
• Manage daily QA operations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive accountability of the QMS and improve on-time delivery.
• Oversee site accreditations and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare monthly or annual quality KPI reports.
• Conduct internal audits and collaborate with engineering.

Skills

ISO quality mgmt

Data analysis

MS Office

eQMS

Leadership

Auditing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Office

eQMS

Job description

Element U.S. Space & Defense in Camden, AR seeks a Quality Management professional to lead day-to-day QA programs in our lab. You will drive ISO-based policies and manage calibration and publications teams while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Join a high-energy team focused on aerospace and defense testing, deliver KPI-driven improvements, and help shape quality initiatives across the facility.