Quality Manager

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. ### Key Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. - Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, including customer, supplier, and certification body audits. - Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to perform Design FMEA (DFMEA) and Process FMEA (PFMEA) analyses. - Create and maintainControl Plans, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for critical processes. - Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). - Develop Supplier Quality processes, conduct supplier evaluations, and manage non-conformance reports. Supplier Defect books - Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. - Establish and monitorKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) for product quality, yield, and audit performance. - Train and mentor team members on quality tools, inspection methods, and documentation practices. - Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure first-time-right execution. ### Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field. - 5–10 years of experience in quality engineering or management in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing. - Proven experience implementing AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems. - Strong working knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and 8D problem-solving. - Familiarity with GD&T, metrology, and statistical process control (SPC) tools. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Certification such as ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. ### Additional Requirements This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.