Director Quality Product Assurance

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC); Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) seeks a Director of Quality Product Assurance to lead the company-wide quality strategy, ensuring the highest standards and regulatory compliance across all programs and business areas.

In this role you will mentor senior quality managers, drive continuous improvement across all quality functions, and represent SNC in high‑level quality discussions with customers, regulators, and DoD partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 15+ years of experience in quality leadership and aerospace/defense environments preferred.
• ISO 9001/AS9100 and CMMI knowledge is essential.
• Extensive leadership experience, change management, and mentoring ability.
• Ability to drive strategic quality initiatives and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company-wide quality strategy.
• Lead and mentor senior quality managers.
• Drive continuous improvement across all quality functions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
• Represent the company in high-level quality discussions with customers and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leadership

QA standards

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Change management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QMS

Job description

As the Director of Quality Product Assurance, you will lead the overall quality strategy for the organization, ensuring the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company-wide quality strategy.
• Lead and mentor senior quality managers.
• Drive continuous improvement across all quality functions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
• Represent the company in high-level quality discussions with customers and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 13+ years of experience in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 17 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in quality management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) standards.
• Extensive experience in an electronic/mechanical systems environment.
• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.
• Mastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms.
• Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity, and own those decisions.
• Shows strong decision-making skills by clearly stating the BLUF (bottom line up front), highlighting what matters most, simplifying complex information, & making timely, well-reasoned decisions that drive the biggest impact (80/20).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Direct Aviation/Aerospace operations experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence.
• Certified Quality Improvement Associate.
• Certified Quality Auditor.
• Past experience in program development of an integrated supply chain.
• Past experience implementing and managing a quality management system (QMS) (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Past experience implementing strong governance framework.
• Demonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.
• Proven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction.

Essential Functions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of computer and office software.
• Fine motor skills for handling small parts.
• Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Work in an office or hybrid environment as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $167,490.31 - $230,299.19. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.