Aerospace Quality Manager - QMS & Compliance

Science Systems and Applications, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Mission Partners, a wholly owned subsidiary of SSAI, seeks a Quality Manager to oversee the QMS and ensure aerospace, defense, and electronics standards are met. You will drive risk-based thinking, PDCA, and continuous improvement, coordinating audits and supplier quality activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years’ experience, and certifications in IPC/J-STD standards. The role emphasizes regulatory excellence and product integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience.
• Certifications: IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, J-STD-001 Space Addendum.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 Rev D, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 compliance requirements.
• Experience with Lean and 5S, risk-based thinking, and quality management.
• Familiarity with Optical Comparator, X-ray inspection equipment, MES and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve the QMS for AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Lead Quality and Top Management Reviews and monitor KPIs and risks.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and manage RCAs, CARs, and SCARs.
• Oversee inspections (receiving, in-process, final, source, lifecycle).
• Lead internal/external audits and serve as quality contact for customers/regulators.
• Manage supplier quality, ASL, vendor verifications, and audits.
• Drive counterfeit parts prevention and GIDEP participation.

Skills

risk-based thinking

risk management

quality management principles

Lean

5S

leadership

coordination of activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.)

IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, J-STD-001 Space Addendum

ISO 9001, AS9100 Rev D, ANSI/ESD S20.20

Tools

Optical Comparator

X-ray inspection equipment

FactoryLogix MES

MaintainX

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Advanced Mission Partners, a wholly owned subsidiary of SSAI, seeks a Quality Manager to oversee the QMS and ensure aerospace, defense, and electronics standards are met. You will drive risk-based thinking, PDCA, and continuous improvement, coordinating audits and supplier quality activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years’ experience, and certifications in IPC/J-STD standards. The role emphasizes regulatory excellence and product integrity.