Quality Manager

Safran DSI Business Unit: Space Solutions

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.! Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units:
Assured PNT, Attollo Engineering, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Safran DSI Space Solutions specializes in comprehensive satellite ground stations and modems, on-board radio communications for small satellite platforms, space optics, space propulsion systems, as well as solutions for space domain awareness (SDA) and surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking (SRT).

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

The Quality Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining an AS9100 compliant quality management system. Key responsibilities include day-to-day operations of the quality management system, creating nonconformance process, holding team accountable to AS9100 standards and fostering a quality focused culture. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead improvement initiatives, and manage the quality department. This position is ideal for a proactive professional with strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

• Lead and direct all functional areas of the quality organization
• Create and maintain an AS9100 quality management system
• Create and maintain a nonconformance tracking system
• Create and maintain a robust calibration tracking system
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the quality department including hands-on inspections
• Works with Engineering, Production and Customers to develop various Quality plans including Qualification and Acceptance Test Plans, First Article Test Plans, In process Inspection plans and System Specifications
• Manages and coordinates qualification, periodic, in process and final testing prior to release of product to the customer
• Provides direct interface with internal and external customers to ensure effective quality systems are fully integrated across the Product Life Cycle
• Conducts review of contracts and proposals; provides quality support for proposals
• Capture, generation and report the KPI metrics to measure and improve various aspects of the company’s operations
• Audits processes and procedures to assure compliance (AS9100, Safety, Contract requirements, etc.)
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Document Control (DCO) processes
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Use Lean Six Sigma theory and practices to assure quality control
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement projects

• Minimum 5 years of experience in AS9100 compliant organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
• Proven track record of implementing AS9100 compliant QMS system
• Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills
• Proficiency with AS9100 and document management systems
• Fluency in the French language is a plus.
• Familiarity with EAR and ITAR compliance.

Occasional international travel and United States domestic travel will vary.

$130,000 to $140,000 annual salary, plus participation in individual performance bonus plan.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).