Associate Manager, Quality Management

Rocketdyne; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne is seeking an Associate Manager, Quality Management to lead QA activities for propulsion and related systems in a fast-paced, on-site role in Redmond, WA. You will guide quality inspections, drive CAPA actions, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to improve processes and outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have strong data analysis, documentation, and leadership skills, with experience in ISO 9001/AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality management in manufacturing or aerospace environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and aerospace/defense quality requirements.
• Strong data analysis, documentation, and reporting to drive improvements.
• Effective leadership and mentoring of staff; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality inspections and audits for space propulsion and related systems.
• Coordinate nonconformance investigations and drive CAPA closures.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to improve quality processes.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare leadership/customer reports.
• Provide guidance to quality staff and support internal/external audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and mission success.

Skills

Quality management

Quality assurance

CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Actions)

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits & compliance

Mentoring staff

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree or certification (CQE/CQA/Six Sigma)

Tools

CAPA systems

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Company Description

Rocketdyne is a long-standing leader in space propulsion, space electronics, and power systems, supporting humanity’s most significant space missions for more than 60 years. The company’s technologies power high-priority missions, strengthen national security, and advance scientific discovery across national security, civil, and commercial sectors. Backed by extensive flight heritage and continuous innovation, Rocketdyne is at the forefront of space maneuverability and nuclear power systems. With over 1,300 employees at five U.S. locations, Rocketdyne offers opportunities to contribute directly to complex, mission-critical space programs while working with multidisciplinary teams.

Role Description

The Associate Manager, Quality Management is a full-time, on-site role based in Redmond, WA. This position oversees quality assurance activities for space propulsion and related systems, ensuring products, processes, and documentation meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading quality inspections, coordinating nonconformance investigations, managing corrective and preventive actions, and supporting root cause analysis. The role also involves collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve quality processes, monitoring key performance indicators, and preparing reports for leadership and customers. The Associate Manager provides guidance to quality staff, supports audits, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability and mission success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in quality management, quality assurance, or quality engineering in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies such as root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), risk assessment, and statistical process control.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, aerospace or defense quality requirements).
• Strong skills in data analysis, documentation, and reporting to assess performance and drive process improvements.
• Effective leadership and team coordination capabilities, including mentoring staff and managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with engineering, operations, supply chain, and external customers.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits and implementing audit findings into practical improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field; an advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CQE, CQA, Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Redmond, WA and manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.