Quality Control Manager - Secret-Clearance UAS Programs Lead

Check Defence LLC; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Check Defense seeks a Quality Control Manager to lead and administer the Quality Control Program for a U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems contract.

You will develop the QCP, ensure compliance with the PWS and Army standards, and coordinate with government and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. The role requires 5+ years in quality management within government or military contexts, a related bachelor's degree, and the ability to obtain/maintain an active SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, process improvement methodologies, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated experience conducting audits, inspections, and performance evaluations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, administer, and maintain the contract Quality Control Plan (QCP).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all quality-related matters involving Government customers and company leadership.
• Establish quality objectives, inspection criteria, performance standards, and compliance procedures.
• Ensure contract performance consistently meets or exceeds all performance metrics and service level requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections of contract operations.
• Evaluate training, maintenance, logistics, supply, administration, and support activities for compliance with contractual requirements.
• Verify work performance, process effectiveness, documentation accuracy, and adherence to established procedures.
• Ensure inspection results are documented, tracked, and reported in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Army regulations, safety standards, technical manuals, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
• Investigate quality deficiencies, process failures, customer concerns, and recurring performance issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain records of inspections, audits, corrective actions, and quality performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational performance.

Skills

Quality management systems

Audits

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Business Administration, Aviation Management, Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field

Job description

Check Defense seeks a Quality Control Manager to lead and administer the Quality Control Program for a U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems contract.

You will develop the QCP, ensure compliance with the PWS and Army standards, and coordinate with government and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. The role requires 5+ years in quality management within government or military contexts, a related bachelor's degree, and the ability to obtain/maintain an active SECRET clearance.