Senior Manager, Quality – Development Programs (R5315)

The role

Lead all quality activities for the XBAT aerospace development program, from prototype through production readiness. Build and mentor a multidisciplinary quality team and work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Flight Test and Program Management.

What you will do

• Serve as the quality leader for XBAT development
• Establish quality strategy, objectives and metrics aligned with program milestones
• Participate in design reviews, change control boards and configuration management
• Lead quality participation in program risk management and reliability planning
• Establish and maintain FRACAS processes for development and flight test
• Lead Material Review Board activities for development hardware
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions
• Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to transition products to production
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements and internal procedures
• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing quality organization

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, space or other highly regulated industries
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical quality organizations
• Experience supporting complex product development programs from concept through production transition
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, engineering development processes and aerospace manufacturing
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs
• Experience with risk management, reliability engineering and failure analysis
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Nice to have

• Experience supporting UAV, aerospace, defense, aviation, autonomous systems or advanced technology programs
• Experience leading quality organizations during rapid company growth
• Background in systems engineering, reliability engineering or development engineering
• Experience with flight test programs and qualification testing
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or equivalent certification
• Familiarity with government defense programs and customer quality requirements

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment

Before you apply

• Offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.