Quality Engineering Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Folsom, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Quality Engineering Manager I, you will lead a small team of Quality Engineers supporting program execution, compliance, and continuous improvement. You’ll manage day-to-day quality engineering workflow, oversee nonconformance handling, and support early integration of quality into engineering processes.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of quality engineering experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Familiarity with Quality System requirements and contract quality requirements.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Experience in manufacturing and inspection.
• General knowledge of ISO9001, AS9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide quality engineering staff in daily operations.
• Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other teams to uphold quality standards.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and production staff.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based upon performance
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level