Quality Assurance Lead, QMS & Continuous Improvement

Leidos; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Quality Control Lead to develop and implement quality assurance systems across programs in the Non-Kinetics Business Area. You will lead investigations, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with program managers, engineers, and suppliers to ensure compliance with AS9100 and DoD requirements.

This role requires strong analytical abilities and effective multi-project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 15 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years in Quality Engineering within an AS9100 environment or equivalent experience supporting DoD, aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple projects, programs, or product lines simultaneously within a complex aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government-contracting environment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, balance program demands and effectively communicate with stakeholders across multiple organizations and program teams.
• Ability to work effectively with Program Managers, Quality Engineers, Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and implemented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and technical report writing.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Assist in Planning and Documenting the Receipt & Shipping Inspections, document & control any non-conformities, inspections of material to verify conformance to requirements.
• Review shipping requirements for accuracy, completeness, authorization, destination, special handling/labeling requirements.
• Monitor Inventory Accuracy, inventory counts maintaining records for customer knowledge and auditing purposes.
• Maintain records for Quality Assurance purposes.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Lead development and implementation of streamlined QMS processes aligned to program execution risk, schedule, and priority.
• Provide the PM with regular briefings (performance metrics performance, inspection reports, continuous improvement project status and achievements) to support situational awareness and execution reporting.
• Perform additional quality assurance responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Quality Control Lead to develop and implement quality assurance systems across programs in the Non-Kinetics Business Area. You will lead investigations, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with program managers, engineers, and suppliers to ensure compliance with AS9100 and DoD requirements.

This role requires strong analytical abilities and effective multi-project management.