International Expat: Quality Manager

Supernal•International Falls, MN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system. The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow! Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week. Job Purpose/Summary: The Quality Manager serves as Supernal’s quality representative, ensuring that quality system implementation and compliance controls align with 14 CFR Part 21 requirements and AS9100 aerospace quality standards. This role works closely with quality, engineering, manufacturing, and certification teams to understand QMS architecture, nonconformance control, supplier quality management, conformity verification, and production acceptance processes. Acting as a quality integration focal point, the position ensures that document control, inspection and test systems, CAPA processes, and compliance data controls support regulatory traceability and audit readiness. In addition, the role leads the internalization of FAA-aligned and AS9100-compliant quality governance frameworks into Supernal, translating practices into scalable and certifiable systems. The position supports Applicant readiness by identifying systemic quality gaps and escalating material quality risks impacting certification or production approval readiness. Job Level: The role is posted at a Level 4; however, the role will be compensated commensurate with experience. Location: International Expat

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, quality engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of eight (5) years of experience in aerospace quality systems.
Strong knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21 quality system requirements, including document control, inspection and test control, nonconformance management, and corrective action systems.
Experience supporting certification programs and quality oversight activities in Type Certificate or Production Approval contexts.
Experience supporting supplier quality management, conformity verification.
Working knowledge of internal audit, regulatory surveillance, and audit readiness frameworks.
Ability to evaluate QMS compliance with FAA Part 21 requirements.
Capability to assess nonconformance control, CAPA systems, and root cause investigation.
Strong understanding of conformity determination and airworthiness-related quality controls.
Ability to analyze quality system interfaces across design, production, certification functions.
Capability to identify systemic quality risks impacting certification or production readiness.
Sound technical judgment in evaluating quality impacts of design or process changes.
Ability to support regulatory audits and maintain compliance traceability.
Clear and structured communication skills in regulatory and cross-functional environments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AS9100-based quality systems and FAA certification environments preferred.
Experience in aircraft, rotorcraft, or advanced mobility programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and assess Quality Management System (QMS) for compliance with 14 CFR Part 21 quality system requirements, including document control, inspection and test procedures, and corrective action processes.
Lead the structured transfer and internalization of FAA-aligned quality governance frameworks, including Quality Manual structures and compliance oversight mechanisms.
Evaluate implementation of nonconformance control, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), root cause investigation, and systemic corrective action tracking processes.
Ensure configuration control, compliance data control, and approved design data incorporation processes are aligned with Type Design and certification obligations.
Assess supplier quality management systems, including supplier approval, flow-down requirements, inspection controls, and conformity verification processes.
Monitor inspection and test control systems, calibration programs, and production acceptance procedures for alignment with regulatory expectations.
Evaluate internal audit programs and quality assurance surveillance activities to ensure regulatory traceability and audit readiness.
Ensure quality interfaces between design, manufacturing, and certification organizations support conformity determination and airworthiness release requirements.
Identify quality system gaps, systemic control deficiencies, or governance breakdowns impacting certification compliance or production approval readiness.
Escalate material quality system nonconformances or regulatory compliance risks affecting Applicant obligations.
Other duties as assigned.
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.