Quality Assurance Manager

ProSidian Consulting, LLC•Baldwin, AR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

ProSidian seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality management, maintain audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement for the Chemically Protected Deployable Medical System (CP DEPMEDS) Product Support Integrator and Materiel Integration Support engagement. The role supports materiel readiness, traceability, and secure delivery in a Department of Defense acquisition environment. This is a full-time, regular, W-2 exempt position with no overtime pay. The work arrangement is hybrid, with work performed on and off client sites in the continental United States. Travel and on-site support at Pine Bluff Arsenal may be required. The workplace language is English. U.S. citizenship is required; visa sponsorship is unavailable. The manager leads quality assurance for CP DEPMEDS and coordinates with the Program Manager, Quality and Configuration Lead, suppliers, and the Pine Bluff Arsenal receiving team. The contractor manages its quality release process, while final Government acceptance remains with the designated Government authority.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in quality assurance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or logistics, or relevant experience as an alternative.
Relevant DoD or military sector experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to design and maintain a quality management system, develop inspection sampling plans, and establish risk-based inspection checkpoints.
Ability to monitor supplier quality, conduct root-cause analysis, and track corrective and preventive actions through closure.
Ability to exercise independent quality judgment, accurately report findings, and use audit results and performance data to guide continuous improvement.
Ability to train and coach staff on quality procedures and inspection standards.
Ability to use project management methods and tools to prioritize competing tasks, meet milestones, and adapt to changing requirements.
Integrity, strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills, and clear verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of quality leadership experience in defense logistics, regulated products, or Government contracting.
ASQ CQM or CQE credentials, or an ISO 9001 auditor qualification.
Functional and technical expertise in quality management, inspection, or configuration compliance.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the Quality Management Plan, inspection systems, and corrective action process.
Oversee inspection checkpoints, verify compliance with approved configurations, and review evidence supporting release decisions.
Manage nonconformances and track corrective actions through closure.
Monitor quality key performance indicators for suppliers, receiving, Item Unique Identification (IUID), and kit preparation.
Train staff on quality procedures and audit controls to identify and address gaps.
Design and maintain a quality management system, develop inspection sampling plans, and establish risk-based inspection checkpoints.
Monitor supplier quality, conduct root-cause analysis, and track corrective and preventive actions through closure.
Exercise independent quality judgment, report findings accurately, and use audit results and performance data to guide continuous improvement.
Train and coach staff on quality procedures and inspection standards.
Use project management methods and tools to prioritize competing tasks, meet milestones, and adapt to changing requirements.
Coordinate with the Program Manager, Quality and Configuration Lead, suppliers, and the Pine Bluff Arsenal receiving team.
Maintain the Quality Management Plan and inspection evidence, document audit results, and prepare KPI and CAPA reports.