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Firefly AerospacePosted 4 weeks ago
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Senior Quality Manager � Space Systems Production

On-siteBriggs, Texas, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelStartup

Job Summary

Direct quality operations across primary production lines, including precision CNC machine shops, advanced composites manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, and spacecraft cleanroom facilities. Establish and manage strict hardware shipping and environmental verification protocols as components transition from main manufacturing facilities to remote launch sites. Implement Process Adherence and Oversight controls through Statistical Process Controls to track process drift and maximize assembly yield. Foster and mentor strong Root Cause and Corrective Action, CAPA lifecycles, migrating shop floor culture from containment patching to deep systemic engineering fixes. Develop and implement the AS9102 First Article Inspection workflow to clear backlogs and accelerate structural and electronic component validation timelines. Instill a "Zero-Defect" Culture by pivoting the workforce mindset from reactive development firefighting to a proactive, process-disciplined approach.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, Business, Quality or a related technical discipline.
  • 15+ years of quality and leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing and support with at least 7+ years leading quality and inspection teams.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and improving quality management systems, strong knowledge of AS9100 standards, regulatory requirement and quality methodologies.
  • Proven success implementing Lean principles.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Quality or related technical discipline.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Experience supporting customer and regulatory audits.

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