Quality Manager - Space Tech & On-Orbit (On-Site KY)

Space Tango; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Tango, an innovative space technology company based in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the development and ongoing management of a comprehensive quality management system across engineering, science, and hardware programs.

You will implement procedures, drive audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100, supporting on-site launches, partner integrations, and mission support while training teams and embedding quality into daily work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in engineering services, research and development, systems integration, custom hardware, or similar technical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience establishing or substantially improving a quality management system, including developing procedures and driving implementation.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100, with experience leading audits, nonconformance management, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and establish appropriate quality controls for varied customer projects.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow‑through, with the ability to collaborate across teams and enforce requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing quality practices and lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of a comprehensive quality management system.
• Develop practical policies, procedures, and documentation controls that incorporate applicable industry, customer, and contractual requirements.
• Partner with project teams to establish quality plans, reviews, inspection and test requirements, traceability, and acceptance criteria appropriate to each project’s scope and risk.
• Lead nonconformance management, root cause investigations, and corrective actions, ensuring issues are resolved before affected work proceeds or deliverables are released.
• Oversee supplier quality, inspection practices, and applicable handling and contamination controls.
• Train employees, integrate quality practices into daily work, and hold teams accountable for following established requirements.
• Lead audits, monitor quality performance, and report risks and improvement priorities to leadership.
• Implement and improve digital quality workflows using Epsilon3 or comparable software and ensure consistent adoption across teams.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Root cause analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Epsilon3

Job description

Space Tango, an innovative space technology company based in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the development and ongoing management of a comprehensive quality management system across engineering, science, and hardware programs.

You will implement procedures, drive audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100, supporting on-site launches, partner integrations, and mission support while training teams and embedding quality into daily work.