Site Quality Manager

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Site Quality Manager to implement and lead a Quality Control system across manufacturing operations, including FAI, supplier QC, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires managing a diverse team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors and coordinating with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

The position emphasizes data-driven quality planning, process capability, and corrective actions such as Kaizen and Six Sigma to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years in QA/QC; master’s with 3+ years acceptable.
• Extensive experience implementing and managing QA/QC systems in manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 and calibration controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary quality control authority for problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Manage Quality Engineers and inspectors on a day-to-day basis.
• Plan staffing based on manufacturing needs and delegate to Quality staff.
• Establish metrics and monitor effectiveness of the Quality Control system.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Interact with customers to identify quality improvements and provide feedback to manufacturing.

Skills

Quality systems leadership

Leadership/people management

Problem solving

Root-cause analysis

Statistical data analysis

Process improvement

AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge

Calibrations & inspection controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

ASQC Certification (preferred)

Tools

Solumina

Power BI

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

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 actives 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 will report directly to the Sr Quality Manager of Defense Sector Mission assurance. This role will manage and lead a diverse team of quality Engineers and Inspectors and requires deep management and leadership knowledge cross multiple business areas.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector

provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

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.

List daily duties and/or specific job responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years prior relevant experience; or master’s degree with three (3) year 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 our customers
• Understand and be able to control special processes.
• Must be able to validate operator disciplines and process execution
• Must be able to Develop, Mentor the quality staff and operations staff.
• Must be able to lead and develop quality operations including product inspection, test coordination, execution assurance, and participate on material review boards, risk boards, and change control boards.
• Must be able to identify gaps in knowledge and facilitate obtaining training for relevant team members. Ensure training requirements are completed on-time and certifications stay current.
• Must be able to interface with engineering to resolve production issues.
• 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

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

July 20, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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.