Quality Program Manager

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Quality Engineer to lead program quality efforts in a manufacturing environment. You will coordinate quality inputs for proposals, review customer requirements, and develop QA plans for programs and external customers.

You will represent quality to customers, suppliers, and regulators, and drive corrective actions with root-cause analysis. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in AS9145, PPAP, and advanced quality planning, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or technical field is required.
• 8+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in quality engineering.
• Ability to read specs/drawings including GD&T.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 quality systems.
• Experience with AI tools for quality or quick learner.
• U.S. citizen or eligible status.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Quality organizations and the Engine Program.
• Coordinate quality input to Requests for Proposal.
• Review customer quality requirements and develop implementation plans.
• Develop Program Quality Assurance Plans per program and customer needs.
• Represent Blue Quality to customers, suppliers, and regulators.
• Lead corrective actions for nonconformances and root-cause analysis.
• Present quality status and metrics at Program Management Reviews.
• Support quality during pre-ship and hardware acceptance reviews.
• Drive AI/analytics for data trending and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and action closure.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Accountability

Communication

Problem-Solving

Quality Engineering

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Advanced Product Quality Planning

Production Part Approval Process

Contract Review

Data Trending

Causal Analysis

Quality Metrics Presentation

Resource Planning

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Technical Field

AS9100/ISO9000 Knowledge

Tools

AI Tools

Quality Management Systems

NASA Quality Assurance Standards

Manufacturing Systems

Risk Management Boards

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Quality organizations and the Engine Program


• Coordinate and provide quality input to Requests for Proposal


• Perform contract review of customer quality requirements, including clause coding/flow-down, and develop implementation plans


• Develop Program Quality Assurance Plans based on program and external customer requirements


• Perform resource planning and serve as Program Cost Account Manager for the Quality budget


• Represent Blue Quality to internal and external program customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies


• Participate in customer investigations and anomalies and coordinate corrective actions for customer-identified nonconformances


• Present quality status and metrics at Program Management Reviews


• Coordinate quality support for pre-ship and hardware acceptance reviews


• Support Program-level Material Review and Risk Boards


• Facilitate troubleshooting, lead causal analysis to identify root causes, and develop corrective actions


• Collaborate with Quality Program Managers to resolve systemic quality issues and improve the Root Cause Corrective Action process


• Facilitate the Corrective Action Board and drive action closure and effectiveness checks


• Identify continuous improvement opportunities, including AI/analytics tools for data trending and decision-making


• Drive personal accountability and attention to detail across the organization

Requirements

• B.S. in engineering or technical field


• 8+ years' experience in a manufacturing field, including at least 3 years in a quality engineering role


• Ability to read and understand specifications and engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing


• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 Quality Management System and/or related quality systems and programs


• Well-versed in AI tools/applications for quality and process improvement, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply them


• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted U.S. refugee or asylee


• Proven experience in a start-up environment, transitioning a product from development through production to operations


• Meaningful experience in AS9145, Advanced Product Quality Planning, and Production Part Approval Process


• Experience developing quality assurance plans for proposals and program execution


• Experience with human spaceflight, rocket engine, or high-performance aircraft systems


• Familiarity with NASA quality assurance standards and requirements


• Experience with contract clause coding/flow-down, such as FAR/DFARS or customer-specific quality clauses


• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Engineer certification


• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or comparable certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance and Engineering, with a strong focus on developing and implementing quality plans, managing program costs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for quality improvement and experienced in navigating complex regulatory environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Quality Assurance Plan Development


• AS9100 Quality Management System


• Contract Clause Coding/Flow-Down


• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification


• Root Cause Corrective Action Process

Hard Skills

• Quality Engineering


• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing


• Advanced Product Quality Planning


• Production Part Approval Process


• Contract Review


• Data Trending


• Causal Analysis


• Quality Metrics Presentation


• Resource Planning


• Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Collaboration


• Accountability


• Communication


• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• American Society of Quality Certified Quality Engineer


• Six Sigma Black Belt


• Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing


• Human Spaceflight


• Rocket Engine Systems


• High-Performance Aircraft Systems


• FAR/DFARS Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• AI Tools/Applications


• Quality Management Systems


• NASA Quality Assurance Standards


• Manufacturing Systems


• Risk Management Boards