Enterprise Quality Manager

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Qinetiq US is seeking a Enterprise Quality Manager. The Enterprise Quality Manager provides quality leadership for the Lorton, VA operation while supporting the performance and effectiveness of the Enterprise Quality organization.

The position leads enterprise quality compliance, audit readiness, quality reporting, corrective action, and continuous improvement while providing quality support to programs and ensuring customer, contractual, and quality management system requirements are effectively implemented. The position works closely with the Director of Quality and Quality organizations in Massachusetts, as well as Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support enterprise quality compliance activities, including AS9100, ISO 9001, CMMI, DCMA, customer, and other applicable audits and assessments.
• Coordinate audit preparation and execution, including process owner engagement, objective evidence, findings, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Support maintenance and maturation of the Enterprise Quality Management System and compliance with contractual, regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.
• Support the internal audit program and ensure findings and corrective actions are effectively addressed.
• Establish and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting for leadership and program reviews; identify trends, systemic issues, and emerging risks.
• Drive systemic corrective actions and continuous improvement in partnership with Quality, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Provide quality leadership and support to assigned programs, particularly prototype, development, and low-volume production activities.
• Support development and implementation of program quality plans and ensure customer and contractual requirements are understood and appropriately flowed down.
• Work closely with Supplier Quality Engineering and Inspection on supplier, incoming, in-process, final, and product quality issues as appropriate.
• Provide senior quality leadership and a strong local quality presence for the Lorton operation while supporting enterprise Quality priorities across locations.
• Mentor quality professionals and serve as a senior technical resource across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, quality management, manufacturing, engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading quality activities across multiple programs or organizational functions.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience supporting or leading external and internal audits and corrective action activities.
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, quality metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and/or Supply Chain to implement customer and contractual requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMMI and/or DCMA assessments.
• Aerospace, defense, government contracting, or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with enterprise Quality Management Systems and certification management.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Experience with quality metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Experience supporting prototype, development, NPI, or low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Internal or Lead Auditor training/certification.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, configuration management, and manufacturing processes.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is  $125,000 - $160,000  USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.  

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.