Quality Manager

Description

• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather product and process data and develop quality plans, inspection criteria, control strategies, and test methods for new products.
• Support process capability studies and implement statistical control methods where appropriate.
• Work with design, manufacturing, and supply chain to embed quality requirements into product and process design.
• Provide training, mentorship, and quality guidance to engineering, operations, and technical teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify issues, drive timely resolution, and strengthen the NPI process.
• Participate in all phases of the NPI lifecycle, including design reviews, process development, validation, and prototype and pilot build events.
• Develop the site’s supplier quality assurance strategy and supporting processes.
• Lead root cause analyses and own corrective and preventive actions related to NPI quality issues.
• Conduct risk analyses such as FMEA, DFMEA, and PFMEA and ensure mitigation actions are implemented, verified, and tracked.
• Develop and execute a strategy to establish Quality Control processes and capabilities that support low-rate initial production and production ramp.
• Review and approve first article inspections, PPAP packages, qualification builds, and validation reports.
• Drive lessons learned, standardization, and continuous improvement into future NPI programs.
• Develop the roadmap for Quality Management System implementation and build scalable processes that enable business continuity, compliance, and long-term growth.

Requirements

• Clear and professional communication with technical and non-technical users
• Demonstrated experience with FMEAs, control plans, PPAPs, and ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 quality systems.
• Solid understanding of aerospace or industrial quality systems, inspection methods, and quality engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and U.S. Government acquisition regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to drive change, mature processes, and adapt quality systems to evolving business needs.
• Experience with Costpoint ERP and Arena PLM.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Working knowledge of GD&T, design for manufacturability, and process validation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, fast-paced operations in a dynamic environment
• 8+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Change Management processes.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Ability to influence change and adapt processes as business needs evolve
• Ability to learn quickly, apply new concepts accurately, and manage evolving priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Prior experience in an early-stage, high-growth tech or hardware startup environment.

Benefits

• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
• Accident insurance
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
• We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating; relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
• Equity grants for new hires
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
• Generous Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Unlimited PTO
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
• Critical Illness insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance