Senior Quality Manager – Aerospace & Defense NPI

nLIGHT; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Health, Vision and Dental paid by 100%

Family leave and disability benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager in Longmont, CO to oversee the quality organization for new product introductions and production. You will manage engineers and technicians in a working leadership role, driving DFMEA/PFMEA, inspections, and documentation while ensuring compliance with DoD requirements.

Applicants must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance; preference for candidates with an existing clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading a quality group in manufacturing.
• Experience preferred in aerospace and/or defense.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Knowledge of QA/QC methods and quality systems.
• Familiarity with cleanroom, ESD controls, and FOD prevention.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product quality documentation, including inspection plans, quality plans, control plans, FAIRs, and QMS records.
• Support DFMEA, PFMEA, and other risk assessment activities.
• Oversee incoming inspection activities for materials and components.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues.
• Oversee in-process and final inspection activities to ensure conformity to specifications.
• Support production teams in identifying, investigating, and resolving quality issues.
• Ensure accurate completion and maintenance of inspection records and test results.
• Assist internal and external audits by maintaining controlled quality documentation.
• Manage MRB and NCR processes for nonconforming material.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions with Quality Engineering.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom, ESD, and FOD controls.
• Train and mentor quality inspectors and technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Inspection methods

Measurement tools

Cleanroom/ESD/FOD

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Job description

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager in Longmont, CO to oversee the quality organization for new product introductions and production. You will manage engineers and technicians in a working leadership role, driving DFMEA/PFMEA, inspections, and documentation while ensuring compliance with DoD requirements.

Applicants must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance; preference for candidates with an existing clearance.