QA/QC Manager
$125,100–$225,200 year
RemoteLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Establish and oversee the quality framework for programs, ensuring design, procurement, construction, and turnover activities meet applicable standards and client requirements. Lead independent audits, manage nonconformance and corrective-action processes, and drive a culture of quality across multi-party project teams. Implement project quality management systems and verify that contractor and vendor deliverables meet contractual and technical requirements. Prepare quality status reports, trend analyses, and briefings for project leadership and clients while supporting readiness reviews and turnover processes. This role requires substantial on-site presence at client and federal facilities during construction and turnover phases, with travel as needed for audits and inspections. The position is part of a 4–5 year contract based near Little Rock, Arkansas, with remote work permitted during the first year.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in industrial QA/QC governance, quality management systems, and NCR/CAPA processes on complex construction or manufacturing projects
- Demonstrated experience directing or implementing quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001 or equivalent standards
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Strong knowledge of engineering and construction quality management practices, inspection, and auditing
- Proven ability to lead quality teams and work effectively with multi-party project organizations
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail
- Ability and willingness to deploy to client and federal sites for extended periods during construction, inspection, and turnover phases
- Must be able to pass a general background check
- Must be able to speak fluent English
- Position requires substantial on-site presence at client and federal facilities during construction and turnover phases
- Travel as needed to support audits, inspections, and quality reviews
- After the first year, reside within commuting distance of Little Rock, AR or be willing to relocate to the area
Desired Qualifications
- ASQ certification (CQA, CQE, or equivalent) preferred
- Prior experience on defense manufacturing, high-hazard process, or large industrial facility projects
- Supervisory or lead experience in quality organizations
- Familiarity with material traceability, calibration, and M&TE control in manufacturing environments
- Ability to speak Korean
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