Quality Manager — Space-Grade Manufacturing (Tempe)

Airbus Ventures; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision on day one

15 vacation days

5 sick days

10 paid holidays

401K with employer match up to 4%

Disability and life insurance

Space mission-ready使命

Job summary

Solestial, a space-grade solar power innovator, is seeking a Quality Manager to own the QMS and ensure launch-ready, space-worthy products. You will lead inspections, drive systemic quality improvements, and collaborate across engineering, production, and supply chain to set standards and robust controls.

This on-site role in Tempe, AZ requires 5+ years in high-reliability manufacturing and deep knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 with hands-on RCA, FMEA, SPC, and RCCA expertise to sustain the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of quality experience in high-reliability manufacturing (aerospace, defense, semiconductors, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA-STD-8739 preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as FMEA/FMECA, SPC, MSA, and RCCA.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as soldering, lamination, encapsulation, or thin‑film deposition.
• Experience leading quality audits (internal and external).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Bonus: Experience with environmental testing or space-grade materials and product deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s quality management system (QMS) in line with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards.
• Serve as the key quality representative during customer reviews and regulatory audits.
• Define inspection protocols and quality gates across the production line.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions - NCRs, CAPAs, etc.
• Collaborate with design teams to make products more manufacturable, inspectable and testable.
• Own the document control and configuration management tools and policies.
• Manage supplier quality standards and perform supplier audits.
• Own quality data - use dashboards to track metrics, spot trends, and push for continuous improvement.
• Train and support the team on quality culture and best practices.

Skills

QMS knowledge

AS9100

ISO 9001

FMEA/FMECA

SPC

MSA

RCCA

Leadership

Document control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA/FMECA

SPC

MSA

RCCA

Job description

Solestial, a space-grade solar power innovator, is seeking a Quality Manager to own the QMS and ensure launch-ready, space-worthy products. You will lead inspections, drive systemic quality improvements, and collaborate across engineering, production, and supply chain to set standards and robust controls.

This on-site role in Tempe, AZ requires 5+ years in high-reliability manufacturing and deep knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 with hands-on RCA, FMEA, SPC, and RCCA expertise to sustain the