Manufacturing Quality Leader - Robotics & Defense

Allen Control Systems; Pflugerville (TX); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Equity package

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Allen Control Systems (ACS) in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead in‑process and final inspection, ensuring every system meets specification before shipment. You will build and manage the quality team, define standards, and drive CAPA across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain in a fast‑paced hardware environment.

You will implement robust process controls, lead root-cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), and partner with cross‑functional leaders to

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing quality or related field.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervision.
• Experience in hardware manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of in-process and final inspection, NCR, CAPA.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Familiarity with FAI/AS9102, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA.
• Strong GD&T and engineering drawing skills.
• Proven record of driving corrective actions.
• Willingness to spend time on production floor and travel.

Responsabilidades

• Own and continuously improve the in-process and final product quality program across the organization.
• Establish manufacturing quality standards, processes, metrics, and expectations aligned with company and customer requirements.
• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Quality team, including quality engineers and in-process and final inspectors.
• Develop quality strategies that support rapid production growth, new product introduction, and manufacturing scalability.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering leadership to identify and mitigate production quality risks.
• Establish clear quality escalation processes and drive accountability for quality performance on the production floor.
• Define and maintain in-process inspection, test, and acceptance criteria based on product risk and process capability.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, work instructions, and quality checkpoints that are built into the production flow.
• Establish and manage final inspection and final acceptance processes, including functional and acceptance test requirements.
• Own the final quality release of product before shipment, ensuring all records, inspections, and customer requirements are complete.
• Apply measurement system analysis, gauging, and inspection techniques appropriate to the product and production rate.
• Ensure calibrated, fit‑for‑purpose inspection equipment and tooling are available to support production.
• Lead the nonconforming product process, including identification, segregation, documentation, and timely disposition (e.g., Material Review Board).
• Drive structured root cause analysis and corrective action using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and CAPA.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively, verified for effectiveness, and closed on time.
• Implement containment actions when quality issues threaten production or product already built or shipped.
• Analyze nonconformance, yield, and defect trends to proactively identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

ISO 9001/AS9100

FAI/AS9102

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

Descripción del empleo

Allen Control Systems (ACS) in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead in‑process and final inspection, ensuring every system meets specification before shipment. You will build and manage the quality team, define standards, and drive CAPA across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain in a fast‑paced hardware environment.

You will implement robust process controls, lead root-cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), and partner with cross‑functional leaders to