Site Quality Manager

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Site Quality Manager to lead the manufacturing quality control program across electromechanical products and assemblies. You will champion AS9100/ISO9001 compliance, establish process metrics, drive continuous improvement, and oversee a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors to ensure defect reduction and product readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, QA/QC expertise, and collaboration with engineering, suppliers, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years QA/QC experience; master’s with 3+ years accepted.
• 8+ years QA/QC systems implementation/management in manufacturing or product environment; 15+ years in lieu of degree.
• In‑depth knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• Understand calibration and control of inspection tools.
• Able to lead site readiness reviews with customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and report drafting.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary quality control authority for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience managing Quality Engineers.
• Manages quality control personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Plan quality control staffing needs based on product manufacturing requirements and delegate activities to Quality Engineer, Technician, and Inspector staff.
• Establishes and implements metrics for monitoring Quality Control system effectiveness.
• Leads root‑cause analysis and other problem‑solving activities to identify corrective actions.
• Establishes data collection and analysis systems to predict trends affecting quality.
• Develops quality planning methods for all product lines within the plant.
• Interacts with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
• Initiates and implements quality improvement activities (Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Reports to Quality Management on quality issues, trends, and losses.
• Participates in internal and external quality audits.
• Collaborates with DCMA and other government/customer quality assurance organizations.
• Interfaces with supplier and customer quality representatives to ensure effective corrective action.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Quality audits

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Power BI

Solumina

MS Office

Job description

Site Quality Manager – Defense Systems Sector Mission Assurance

Leidos Defense Systems Sector Mission Assurance is seeking a Site Quality Manager to join our team to be responsible for implementing a Quality Control system and team that promotes customer satisfaction. The position will champion quality activities for all Manufacturing operations, product approvals (FAI), supplier part approvals, continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to develop an effective Quality Control system for integration of electromechanical products such as machined parts, mechanical assemblies, composite assemblies, welded assemblies, painted or coated assemblies, flight hardware fabrication and assemblies, etc. Occasional travel will be required for in-person engagements with internal customers and suppliers across multiple Leidos sites. This role reports directly to the Sr Quality Manager of Defense Sector Mission Assurance and manages a diverse team of quality Engineers and Inspectors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary quality control authority for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience managing Quality Engineers.
• Manages quality control personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Plan quality control staffing needs based on product manufacturing requirements, and delegate activities to Quality Engineer, Technician, and Inspector staff.
• Establishes and implements metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring Quality Control system effectiveness.
• Leads root‑cause analysis and other problem‑solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements.
• Establishes collection and analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality.
• Develop quality planning methods for all product lines within the plant.
• Interacts with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
• Initiate and implement quality improvement activities as appropriate (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise the performance of the plant’s product lines.
• Reports to Quality Management on quality issues, trends, and losses.
• Participates in internal and external quality audits.
• Collaborate with DCMA and other government and/or customer quality assurance organizations.
• Interfaces with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality control and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.
• All other reasonable duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years prior relevant experience; or master’s degree with three (3) years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of direct experience working in aviation programs in support of defense contracts may be substituted for degree.
• Must have eight (8) years of experience in QA/QC systems implementation and/or management in a manufacturing and/or product-based environment. Fifteen (15+) years of experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• In‑depth knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• Understand calibration on control of inspection tools.
• Be able to lead site readiness reviews internally and with customers.
• Understand and be able to control special processes.
• Must be able to validate operator disciplines and process execution.
• Develop, mentor the quality staff and operations staff.
• Lead and develop quality operations including product inspection, test coordination, execution assurance, and participate on material review boards, risk boards, and change control boards.
• Identify gaps in knowledge and facilitate obtaining training for relevant team members. Ensure training requirements are completed on‑time and certifications stay current.
• Interface with engineering to resolve production issues.
• Drive the organization forward using Artificial Intelligence and other tools which improve quality of products and improve efficiency at the site.
• Experience reviewing requirements on contracts and resources needed to comply to this contract.
• Ability to review and provide quality control inputs to aviation program manuals, forms, and records.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL area.
• Must be proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office products.
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading large teams of quality professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQC Certification.
• Experience with Solumina.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Lead Auditor Experience.
• Experience with SPC Analysis, Tools, and Inspection Reduction Initiatives.

Pay Range

$92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.