AS9100 Quality Leader Space Solutions

Safran DSI Business Unit:
Space Solutions

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).

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 processes, holding the 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
• Work 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
• Manage and coordinate qualification, periodic, in‑process and final testing prior to release of product to the customer
• Provide direct interface with internal and external customers to ensure effective quality systems are fully integrated across the product life cycle
• Conduct review of contracts and proposals; provide quality support for proposals
• Capture, generate and report KPI metrics to measure and improve various aspects of the company’s operations
• Audit processes and procedures to assure compliance (AS9100, safety, contract requirements, etc.)
• Support engineering change orders (ECO) and document control (DCO) processes
• 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 an AS9100 compliant organization
• Proven track record of implementing an AS9100 compliant QMS system
• Requires U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status

• 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

Travel:
Occasional international travel and United States domestic travel will vary.

Salary range: $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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident as defined at 8 USC 1160(a)).