Quality Manager: Lean QMS Leader in Aerospace Defense

Textron Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off (6 weeks +)

Tuition reimbursement

Dress for your day

401(k) contributions

Employee discounts

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Engineering group, drive AS9100 compliance, and partner with production, contracts, and engineering to ensure superior product quality.

You will develop and implement quality strategies for new product introductions and ensure readiness for full-rate production, while guiding an experienced team and coordinating cross-functional efforts across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the role.
• Strong experience with Aerospace/Defense QMS practices.
• Experience implementing and sustaining Quality Systems.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with quality metric dashboards (QlikView/Power BI).
• Lead auditor certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality Engineers and develop future leaders.
• Ensure AS9100 QMS processes are documented, executed, and audited.
• Maintain quality reporting, CAPA, internal audits, and customer tracking.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production, program management, and contracts.
• Manage quality in new product development and readiness for production.
• Support and participate in internal audit programs.
• Monitor and improve quality metrics and scorecards.
• Lead contract and document reviews to meet requirements.
• Oversee FMEA for transition to production and updates.

Skills

QMS expertise

Quality engineering leadership

Lean & Six Sigma

Data analysis & statistical methods

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract/compliance awareness

Communication skills

Auditing & internal audits

Lead Auditor certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations / Engineering / Science / Mathematics

Tools

QlikView

Power BI

Hertzler GainSeeker

Job description

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Engineering group, drive AS9100 compliance, and partner with production, contracts, and engineering to ensure superior product quality.

You will develop and implement quality strategies for new product introductions and ensure readiness for full-rate production, while guiding an experienced team and coordinating cross-functional efforts across the organization.