Product Assurance Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Product Assurance Manager II to lead QA systems for materials to finished products. You will oversee inspections, testing, and accuracy evaluations, and drive corrective actions and documentation alignment with standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 9+ years in product assurance; DoD/DCMA knowledge and strong drawing interpretation are essential; travel and a Secret clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years progressive product assurance experience; defense industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100.
• Understanding of DCMA/government requirements and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, parts lists, and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of quality control systems for processing materials into finished products.
• Oversee inspections, testing, and evaluation of product precision and accuracy.
• Ensure corrective actions meet reliability standards and maintain quality documentation.
• Conduct audits of production processes for compliance with standards.
• Mentor QA staff and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

## Product Assurance Manager IIApply: In office: Hagerstown, MD: Full time: Posted Today: R0030994Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and quality skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us! The Product Assurance Manager II leads the development, application, and maintenance of quality evaluation and control systems for processing materials into finished products. This role involves overseeing complex inspections, testing, and evaluating precision and accuracy, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and providing strategic recommendations for continuous improvement. The manager will also mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality.The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.**Responsibilities:*** Lead the development and maintenance of quality control systems and protocols for processing materials into finished products.* Oversee complex inspections, testing, and evaluations of product precision and accuracy.* Ensure that corrective measures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards.* Maintain and update comprehensive quality documentation and records.* Conduct and lead audits of production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.* Collaborate with engineering, production, and management teams to address quality issues and implement improvements.* Mentor and train quality assurance staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for identified issues.* Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.* Utilize advanced inspection tools and techniques to verify product specifications and drive process improvements.**Qualifications You Must Have:*** Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.* 9+ years of progressive product assurance experience.* Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience is required.* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.* In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards.* In-Depth knowledge in Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Government requirements and standards.* Ability to understand and interpret technical electrical and mechanical drawings, parts lists, and test procedures.**Qualifications We Prefer:*** Experience in a manufacturing environment.* Certification in Quality Assurance or related field [e.g., American Society for Quality (ASQ)].* Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.**Essential Functions:*** Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.* Standing for extended periods during inspections.* Dexterity to handle small parts and use inspection tools.* Ability to work in a noisy environment.* 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: $113,428.57 - $155,964.28. 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.