Quality & Compliance Manager

Protingent; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

HDHP/POS insurance

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Contract Quality & Compliance Manager to support an aerospace/spaceflight-hardware program in Pleasanton, CA. You will own the day-to-day Quality Management System (AS9100/ISO 9001) and serve as the internal point person for regulatory and contract compliance, collaborating with Engineering, Contracts/Legal, and Program Management.

The role requires hands-on FAI/AS9102, MRB disposition, ITAR/EAR, and NASA/NPR standards experience, plus coordinating audits,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing or auditing an AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Working knowledge of First Article Inspection and nonconformance/MRB workflows.
• Comfortable working directly with engineering teams on quality issues day to day.
• Experience with government, DoD, or NASA contract flowdown, including prime-to-sub clause management.
• Working knowledge of ITAR/EAR export control basics.
• Experience acting as a liaison across Contracts, Legal, and Program Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Own and operate the Quality Management System (AS9100/ISO 9001), including First Article Inspection (FAI/AS9102), nonconformance reporting, and MRB disposition.
• Manage EEE parts and hardware assurance per NASA-STD-8739.10, covering parts traceability, workmanship standards, and fracture control support.
• Support Safety and Mission Assurance activities under NPR 8715.3D, coordinating hazard analysis with the engineering team.
• Partner with the software team on software assurance (NASA-STD-8739.8, NPR 7150.2D), including verification and validation planning and requirements traceability.
• Own configuration and data management processes (NASA-STD-0005, MIL-STD-130N), including classification and control of Class 1/2 changes.
• Manage CUI and cybersecurity compliance requirements (NIST 800-171, DFARS, NPR 2810.1), coordinating with IT/Security where needed.
• Track export control obligations under ITAR/EAR, maintain the Export Control Plan, and flag items that require a licensing determination.
• Ensure contract and legal flowdown compliance (FAR/DFARS/NFS), including restricted party screening, FCPA considerations, and planetary protection requirements, in partnership with Contracts/Legal.
• Support program and milestone compliance reporting, including RVCM maintenance, ICD governance support, and QPMR data pulls.
• Act as the main point of contact between Quality, Operations, Engineering, Contracts/Legal, and Program Management on compliance matters.
• Participate in audits and cross-functional reviews, and keep program leadership informed of open compliance items.

Skills

AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS implementation/aud

FAI/AS9102 knowledge

Nonconformance/MRB workflows

Engineering collaboration on quality

Government/NASA contract flowdown

ITAR/EAR export controls

Contracts/Legal/PM liaison

Travel readiness

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Title

Quality & Compliance Manager

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Quality & Compliance Manager opportunity. Job Description: Looking for a contract Quality & Compliance Manager to support an aerospace / spaceflight-hardware program. This role owns the day-to-day quality management system and acts as the internal point person on regulatory and contract compliance matters. It sits at the intersection of Quality, Engineering, Contracts/Legal, and Program Management, and requires someone equally comfortable in an inspection report and a contract clause.

Job Responsibilities

• Own and operate the Quality Management System (AS9100/ISO 9001), including First Article Inspection (FAI/AS9102), nonconformance reporting, and Material Review Board (MRB) disposition
• Manage EEE parts and hardware assurance per NASA-STD-8739.10, covering parts traceability, workmanship standards, and fracture control support
• Support Safety and Mission Assurance activities under NPR 8715.3D, coordinating hazard analysis with the engineering team
• Partner with the software team on software assurance (NASA-STD-8739.8, NPR 7150.2D), including verification and validation planning and requirements traceability
• Own configuration and data management processes (NASA-STD-0005, MIL-STD-130N), including classification and control of Class 1/2 changes
• Manage CUI and cybersecurity compliance requirements (NIST 800-171, DFARS, NPR 2810.1), coordinating with IT/Security where needed
• Track export control obligations under ITAR/EAR, maintain the Export Control Plan, and flag items that require a licensing determination
• Ensure contract and legal flowdown compliance (FAR/DFARS/NFS), including restricted party screening, FCPA considerations, and planetary protection requirements, in partnership with Contracts/Legal
• Support program and milestone compliance reporting, including RVCM maintenance, ICD governance support, and QPMR data pulls
• Act as the main point of contact between Quality, Operations, Engineering, Contracts/Legal, and Program Management on compliance matters
• Participate in audits and cross-functional reviews, and keep program leadership informed of open compliance items

Job Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing or auditing an AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management system
• Working knowledge of First Article Inspection and nonconformance/MRB workflows
• Comfortable working directly with engineering teams on quality issues day to day, not just from a policy level
• Experience with government, DoD, or NASA contract flowdown, including prime-to-sub clause management
• Working knowledge of ITAR/EAR export control basics. You don't need to be a licensed export control officer, but you need to know when something needs to be flagged
• Experience acting as a liaison across Contracts, Legal, and Program Management
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Direct NASA program experience, particularly space flight hardware quality assurance or exposure to the NPR series of standards
• Certification experience across more than one industry, such as IATF 16949 (automotive) alongside AS9100 (aerospace)
• Experience standing up a QMS from scratch rather than only maintaining an existing one
• Software assurance background aligned to NASA-STD-8739.8, NPR 7150.2D, or DO-178C
• Experience with CUI/NIST 800-171 or a broader cybersecurity compliance program
• Prior experience as an ITAR/EAR compliance officer or in a similar export control specialist role.

Travel Required

0-5%.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $70-$95/hr
• Location: Pleasanton, CA.
• Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holder only.

Benefits Package

• competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.