Director of Quality and Mission Assurance

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the processes and procedures to achieve AS9100 Certification.
• Lead the coordination of the AS9100 certification process. 
• Assure quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards and testing materials and products.
• Develop and implement quality standards. 
• Ensure supplier and internal audits are conducted efficiently and effectively.
• Work with functional leads on Key Performance Indicator (KPI) inputs and update KPI Dashboards. 
• Develop metrics/reports, identify data trends, propose solutions, and assist with the solution implementation. 
• Ensure inspection of materials, equipment, processes, and products meet quality specifications. 
• Establish continuous improvement to the Quality Management System 
• Serve as a member of the Material Review Board and assure appropriate disposition, cause and corrective action on non-conformance reports. 
• Create product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain product quality by enforcing quality assurance policies and procedures and government requirements.
• Collaborate with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs and manufacturing and training methods.
• Develop a quality assurance staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Effectively lead quality assurance staff by coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing the quality assurance budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Contribute to the ispace mission by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (e.g., Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or related fields. We will consider a combination of education and experience.  
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality within aerospace/aviation industry 
• 2+ years of experience in leadership positions in the Q&MA field (preferably as Dir of Q&MA).
• Experience in Configuration Management within PLM and ERP systems 
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or ASQ standards for QM particularly experience in initial AS9100 certification.
• Experience in managing supplier quality. 
• Experience with flight hardware in a manufacturing/test environment. 
• Ability to interpret & work from engineering drawings & 3D models. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, collaborative, project/product management, computer, and QA process skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as technician and/or quality inspector 
• Experience with various mechanical and electrical inspection, measurement, and test equipment (e.g., gauges, meters, calipers, circuit testers) 
• Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred 
• Experience in startup environment a plus 

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon experience -$135,000-$180,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training. 
• Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only) 
• Hybrid work schedule 
• Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses andlight rail (RTD EcoPass) 
• Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays) 
• 401(k)