Strategic Quality Leader for DoD & Space Programs

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., based in Wichita, KS, within the Defense Business Unit, seeks a Quality leadership professional to guide quality organizations and cross-functional teams through all lifecycle phases of defense programs.

This role emphasizes establishing policies, metrics, and continuous improvements, with access to DoD program clearance and the Kansas tax credit; candidates must be able to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access.
• 2+ years of related quality experience.
• Must be able to secure program access approval.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership for acquire, define, produce or service processes
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, redeployment, improvement plans and quality measures
• Interfaces with other organizations, external suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to define, evaluate and communicate accomplishment of project and program priorities through all phases in the product or service lifecycle
• Provides organizational vision and strategic plan, quality policies, processes, and procedures, as well as process improvements and prevention measures
• Communicates, educates, trains and coaches customers, suppliers, and internal personnel regarding Quality policies, processes and procedures
• Provides cross-functional leadership and Quality technical expertise

Skills

Security clearance

Quality experience

Program access

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., based in Wichita, KS, within the Defense Business Unit, seeks a Quality leadership professional to guide quality organizations and cross-functional teams through all lifecycle phases of defense programs.

This role emphasizes establishing policies, metrics, and continuous improvements, with access to DoD program clearance and the Kansas tax credit; candidates must be able to obtain U.S. Secret Clearance.