Quality Assurance & Advocacy Lead Analyst

Company Introduction

Airspace is a tech-enabled freight forwarder that’s redefining how the world’s most critical packages are delivered. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Airspace has employees who are based around the world. Our European headquarters is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Airspace is a tech-enabled freight forwarder that’s redefining how the world’s most critical packages are delivered. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Airspace has employees who are based around the world. Our European headquarters is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

As a recognized leader in AI and machine learning, our team leverages data and patented technology to coordinate logistics across a global network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission-critical in a way that is faster, more transparent, more secure, and more accountable than ever before. The items we deliver range from organs for transplant, to parts for critical machinery including grounded aircraft and highly sensitive components such as semiconductors.

Airspace has been rated one of America’s best Startup Employers and listed as one of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 companies. Airspace has the support of leading investors such as Telstra Ventures, Harbour Vest Partners, Defy Partners, DBL Partners, and Scale Ventures. To date the company has raised more than $140m.

The company is growing rapidly and serving more places around the world than ever before. We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to make an IMPACT every day to help us execute on our mission of reshaping the world of time-critical logistics.

The Quality Assurance & Advocacy Lead Analyst investigates customer escalations, analyzes operational data to spot trends, and drives corrective and preventive action across Operations to protect the reliability Airspace’s clients depend on for their most time-critical shipments. This role is a fit for someone who’s analytical and detail-driven, comfortable turning data into root-cause findings and clear documentation, and confident delivering feedback and performance reviews to Operations Leadership and Account Managers — someone who wants to build a quality-first culture, not just enforce one.

• Support CAPA/shipment investigations — root cause analysis and corrective action implementation, and help review and report on trends.
• Investigate and resolve complex escalations; identify customer trends, quality concerns, and operational gaps to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Provide recommendations to continuously improve procedures and policies throughout the organization.
• Analyze calls and provide feedback to ensure Operations Specialists are delivering the best communication to Airspace clients.
• Research customer satisfaction issues, develop corrective action plans, and monitor results through to closure.
• Onboard new hires into ZenQMS under the QMS function, including setting up their reporting lines, and assist the QMS Manager with other tasks as needed.
• Assist with customer error codes.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of QA&A, Sr. Manager of QMS, and/or Chief Business Officer.
• Maintain expertise across all Airspace Sectors and Subsectors:

• Aerospace & Defense
• High Tech
• Manufacturing & Industrials
• 3PL & Other

• Lifesciences
• Health Systems & Labs
• Medical Devices

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a QA&A Analyst, Customer Advocate, Lead, or Sr. QA&A department position, or any of the following:
• 5+ years of experience in Airspace Operations, with at least 2 years’ experience in an Operations Management role.
• 7+ years’ experience in the…