Quality Manager - C5ISR Business Unit

Quality Manager - C5

ISR Business Unit

Join Vitesse Systems as a Quality Manager for the C5

ISR Business Unit. The role is based in Longmont, Colorado, with up to 50% travel to Harbor City, California.

$/yr - $/yr

At Vitesse Systems, we’re dedicated to ‘Enabling Possible’. With over 55 years of trailblazing innovation, our hardware powers over 300 satellites and countless military missions. We’re the trusted partner for industry leaders, providing complete end‑to‑end program solutions.

Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded.

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
• 401K Employer Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Referral Program

This role will lead the C5

ISR Business Unit in verifying compliance of all product and process with customer specifications, internal requirements, and regulatory requirements. The manager will lead the Quality Assurance and Inspection teams, the Quality Management System, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Own, sustain, and continuously improve the C5
  
  ISR Business Unit Quality Management Systems (QMS) across multiple sites to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Ensure effective deployment of all QMS and inspection processes, procedures, records, and certifications.
• Demonstrate 100% compliance with AS9100, Nadcap, DoD, and customer-specific regulations.
• Lead and develop quality and inspection teams and processes, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Establish, oversee, and continuously improve risk-based inspection and control plans addressing tight tolerances, critical features, and performance.
• Own the Material Review Board (MRB) process and performance.
• Own root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action process and performance.
• Lead and oversee internal, supplier, customer, and third‑party audit activities.
• Oversee supplier quality function.
• Perform all functions of the job while adhering to established quality policies and procedures.
• Uphold the company core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline; may be substituted by commensurate experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience including MRB authority/participation.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
• Minimum 1 year exposure within an AS9100 environment; AS9100 Lead Auditor certification desired.
• Certification by ASQ as CQE, CSSBB, or CQMgr preferred, not required.
• Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA) required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated management experience.
• Detailed familiarity with ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540.
• Detailed familiarity with CMM programming and inspection methodologies.
• Detailed familiarity with drawing review and GD&T experience.
• Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a drug screen per Vitesse’s drug testing policy.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check per Vitesse’s policy.

Vitesse Systems, LLC Performs Work Controlled By The International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) And Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These Statutes Require The Protection Of Technical Data And Products. The Regulations Require That Such Data Not Be Disclosed In Written, Oral, Or Visual Form To Any Foreign National Without Prior Export Authorization From The Department Of State.

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff Conditional Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.