Director Quality Product Assurance

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybride; USD 167 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a Director of Quality Product Assurance to lead the overall quality strategy across SNC’s corporate teams, ensuring top-tier quality standards and regulatory compliance for aerospace and national security programs. You will mentor senior quality leaders, drive continuous improvement, and partner with customers and regulators.

This role requires 13+ years in quality, deep ISO 9001/AS9100 and CMMI knowledge, and proven leadership in dynamic, multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 13+ years in quality or related field.
• Extensive leadership in quality management.
• ISO 9001/AS9100 and CMMI knowledge.
• Experience with electronic/mechanical systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Quality management

ISO 9001/AS9100

CMMI

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

QMS software

Description du poste

Role Overview

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.

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

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.

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.

Benefits

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.

Security Clearance

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.

About SNC

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. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.