Senior QMS Engineer

K2 Space•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Quality isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building systems that help teams execute with clarity and speed. We’re looking for someone who can design and manage the procedures that govern the product development lifecycle from design handoffs to production checks, supplier engagement, and continuous improvement. If you love mapping complex processes, making them simple and repeatable, and embedding them into tools people actually use, this role is for you.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business Systems, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
7+ years driving QMS and business process improvements independently
Proven experience creating and managing QMS procedures for high-reliability industries (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, robotics, electronics manufacturing, etc.)
Strong understanding of AS9100 and AS9145/APQP (or similar frameworks) and ability to make them practical and lightweight

Nice To Haves

Experience with automation for document generation, compliance checks, and workflow integration
Familiarity with GIDEP/DLA resources and supplier quality systems
Startup experience: building lean processes from scratch and scaling them as the company grows
Able to obtain a security clearance if required

Responsibilities

Design and implement clear, efficient, and repeatable procedures for the flow of requirements across the organization.
Build templates, checklists, and automated steps integrated into PLM/MES and design tools to embed quality into workflows.
Simplify requirement interpretation and document generation using modern tools.
Define and maintain practical production quality procedures (work instructions, inspection plans, process capability checks) embedded in execution systems.
Create feedback loops for production/design teams to suggest and implement improvements quickly.
Develop scalable supplier onboarding, audit, and risk management procedures; integrate quality data (APQP/PPAP, SCARs) into dashboards for fast action.
Build analytics and dashboards to measure process effectiveness (e.g., NCR cycle time, CoPQ trends, audit findings) and maintain real-time visibility.
Stand up data pipelines with automation to reduce manual steps and improve accuracy.
Lead QMS certification, audits, and coordinate business system-related improvement efforts.