Product Assurance Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

6d•$113,429 - $155,964•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Assurance Manager II leads the development, application, and maintenance of quality evaluation and control systems for processing materials into finished products. This role involves overseeing complex inspections, testing, and evaluating precision and accuracy, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and providing strategic recommendations for continuous improvement. The manager will also mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
9+ years of progressive product assurance experience.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100 standards.
In-Depth knowledge in Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Government requirements and standards.
Ability to understand and interpret technical electrical and mechanical drawings, parts lists, and test procedures.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Certification in Quality Assurance or related field [e.g., American Society for Quality (ASQ)].
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and maintenance of quality control systems and protocols for processing materials into finished products.
Oversee complex inspections, testing, and evaluations of product precision and accuracy.
Ensure that corrective measures and deviations meet acceptable reliability standards.
Maintain and update comprehensive quality documentation and records.
Conduct and lead audits of production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and management teams to address quality issues and implement improvements.
Mentor and train quality assurance staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for identified issues.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Utilize advanced inspection tools and techniques to verify product specifications and drive process improvements.