MANAGER, QUALITY SYSTEMS

The Marvin Group; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marvin Group in Inglewood, CA is seeking a Manager of Quality Systems to lead AS9100D compliance, maintain MEC SIPOCs and related documents, and coordinate audits. The role partners with cross‑functional teams to advise on improvements and ensures readiness for internal and external quality audits.

Responsibilities include implementing training, tracking corrective actions, and delivering reports on quality priorities to sustain Marvin's Quality Management System and its value across the

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and 5–10 years of aerospace/defense QA experience.
• AS9100D Lead Auditor certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to engage cross-functionally and secure executive sponsorship.
• Facilitation and leadership in identifying gaps to drive improvements.
• Maintain awareness of published quality system documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate control, approval, and communication of AS9100D documents via SharePoint.
• Improve compliance with Marvin's Quality Management System across functions.
• Lead readiness for internal/external audits and CB audits; liaison for AS9100 reviews.
• Coordinate communications in the OASIS Feedback Portal; monitor CB engagement.
• Support effectiveness of corrective actions and CARB validations.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports on quality priorities.
• Lead training and knowledge development related to MEC's BMS.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive sponsorship

Education

Four-year degree

Job description

Salary Is Based On Experience, Skills, And Education

This position is 100% onsite

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

Position Summary

As the Manager of Quality Systems, you will be expected to manage and lead the organizational efforts toward achieving and maintaining compliance to AS9100D for Marvin Engineering. The Quality Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing the control, approval, and communication of all AS9100D-governed documents, ensuring accurate maintenance and accessibility of MEC SIPOCs, Work Instructions, Standard Practices, Forms, and Training References within the company’s SharePoint system.

This role supports organizational compliance with Marvin’s Quality Management System by partnering with cross-functional teams to advise, recommend, and facilitate improvements to the Business Management System. The Quality Systems Manager leads readiness for internal and external quality audits, including annual Certifying Body surveillance and recertification audits, serving as the primary liaison for AS9100 compliance activities and validating audit results in the OASIS Audit Portal.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating all approved communication through the OASIS Feedback Portal, supporting corrective action effectiveness through post‑CARB validation audits, and delivering weekly and monthly reports on key quality system priorities. The role also leads organizational training and knowledge development related to the MEC Business Management System.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages the control, approval and communication of documents that are governed by AS9100D quality systems, i.e., MEC SIPOCs, Work Instructions, Standard Practices, Forms, Training References, etc. Ensures applicable documents are available and accessible to the organization through the company SharePoint portal.
• Supports all organizational functions in improving and maintaining compliance to Marvin’s Quality Management System by collaborating, advising, recommending and when needed, facilitating BMS process improvements.
• Leads and supports the organizational readiness for all internal, external quality system audits and Certifying Body special audits, surveillance and recertification audits. This responsibility includes serving as the official liaison for all AS9100 compliance review activities and validation of CB audit reports in the OASIS Audit Portal.
• Responsible for the coordination of all approved communication in the OASIS feedback portal. This includes the initiation of collaboration meetings and monitoring process engagement with our Certifying Body in accordance with AS9018.
• Supports the effectiveness of the Corrective Action process through post CARB validation audits.
• Provides weekly/monthly reports that identify key areas of quality system focus and required action to sustain and improve Marvin’s Quality Management System as it pertains to compliance and the value it brings to the organization.
• Implements the organizational training and knowledge development pertaining to MECs Business Management System.

Skills And Requirements

• Four-year degree and a minimum of 5 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in quality assurance within the aerospace and defense industry. (Required)
• AS9100D Lead Assessor Auditor certification. (Required)
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and computer skills. (Required)
• Ability to conduct cross function engagement and acquire executive sponsorship.
• Facilitation and leadership skills in identifying gaps and opportunities helping drive organizational improvement.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of published quality systems documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency navigating in the OASIS Feedback and Audit Portals. (Highly Desired)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training. (Highly Desired)

Work Environment

• Medium-to-large office environment.
• Fast‑paced office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Exposed to a combination of typical office type environments.

Salary Range

Base Salary Range (Inglewood only): $120,000 to $150,000

Travel Requirements

There are typically no travel requirements for this position (0%)

NOTES:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are key functions and requirements subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee should possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document reflect the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at‑will relationship.

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