Quality Manager – Stratospheric Systems

Urban Sky•Paris, TX

73d•Onsite

About The Position

Urban Sky is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System (QMS) at its new Texas location. The role plans, develops, implements, and maintains the site’s QMS to ensure compliance with corporate quality policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. It provides site-specific leadership for quality assurance, continuous improvement, audits, and cross-functional coordination to support product safety, reliability, and conformance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of quality management experience in the Stratospheric Platform industry is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace regulatory requirements.
Experience leading audits and interfacing with customers and regulators.
Strong problem-solving skills using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, and FMEA.
Proficiency with statistical software suites such as JMP or Minitab.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must be located near Paris, Texas, or willing to relocate there.

Nice To Haves

Quality management experience in the Stratospheric Platform industry.
Strong understanding of flexible material testing.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, EASA, and applicable internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
Manage internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits, including corrective and preventive actions.
Manage the metrology lab and calibration schedules.
Direct and manage quality control technicians.
Serve as a managing member of the Operational Review Board (ORB).
Ensure quality planning and risk management throughout the product lifecycle, including APQP, FMEA, and control plans.
Participate in nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, directors, and VPs to meet quality objectives.
Establish and track quality metrics (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage supplier quality performance, including audits and performance improvement plans.
Ensure proper configuration management, document control, and records retention.
Lead, mentor, and develop quality team members.
Support customer quality requirements, issue resolution, and performance reviews.
Ensure compliance with safety and airworthiness requirements.
Compile and present quarterly QA reviews and presentations for the site location.