Quality Systems Lead - AS9100/AQAP Compliance

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Quality Systems Manager to own and evolve the enterprise QMS, ensuring compliance with AS9100, AQAP, and NATO standards across development, production, and fielded products. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to maintain robust quality controls.

The ideal candidate has a strong leadership background, 8+ years in Quality disciplines, and certifications such as AS9100 Lead Auditor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 8+ years in Quality, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Compliance, or Product Assurance
• 3+ years of leadership in Quality Systems/Quality Assurance/Compliance
• Experience with AS9100 QMS and NATO AQAP 2110 or similar standards
• Experience supporting international defense customers and government quality representatives
• Experience leading QMS gap assessments and compliance roadmaps
• Strong configuration management, traceability, and objective evidence practices

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the enterprise QMS meeting AS9100 and AQAP requirements
• Lead AQAP 2110 assessment, gap closure, implementation, and certification readiness
• Develop a single integrated QMS for multiple programs and customers
• Oversee internal audit program, planning, auditor qualification, findings, corrective actions
• Prepare for AS9100, AQAP, customer, government, and third-party audits and assessments
• Own corrective action and continuous improvement processes to prevent recurrence
• Establish document control, quality records, and retention processes
• Coordinate with Engineering and Configuration Management for proper controls and traceability
• Implement contractual and customer-specific quality requirements with appropriate flow-down to suppliers
• Support Government Quality Assurance activities and interface with customers and government reps
• Establish enterprise quality metrics and provide visibility into QMS health and risks
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to simplify and digitize quality processes
• Build and lead the Quality Systems & Compliance team

Skills

Quality management

Audits & compliance

Leadership experience

QMS implementation

Regulatory standards (AS9100 AQAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or related field

Tools

AS9100 Lead Auditor

AQAP 2110 knowledge

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Quality Systems Manager to own and evolve the enterprise QMS, ensuring compliance with AS9100, AQAP, and NATO standards across development, production, and fielded products. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to maintain robust quality controls.

The ideal candidate has a strong leadership background, 8+ years in Quality disciplines, and certifications such as AS9100 Lead Auditor.