Product Assurance Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

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

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Product Assurance Manager II to lead the development, application, and maintenance of quality evaluation and control systems for processing materials into finished products.

You will oversee inspections, testing, and evaluations to ensure compliance with standards, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 9+ years of progressive product assurance experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards.
• DCMA/government requirements understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of quality control systems for finished products.
• Oversee inspections, testing, and evaluations of product accuracy.
• Conduct audits of production processes to ensure quality.
• Mentor QA staff on standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to drive improvements.

Skills

Quality systems leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and quality skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? 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 Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn‑key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

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.

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, 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.