Senior Quality Systems Manager
About The Position
Blue Ops is building next-generation unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for defense and national security applications. Our products operate in mission-critical environments where reliability is not optional—and failure is unacceptable. As a President-led organization with deep roots in the Hinckley family boatbuilding legacy, we are committed to delivering vessels that meet the highest standards of craftsmanship, performance, and reliability. We are seeking a Senior Quality Systems Manager to design, implement and continually improve world-class quality systems in our Valdosta boat building operations. The Senior Quality Systems Manager will take full ownership of product quality processes from production through final delivery to the end user. This role exists to ensure two non-negotiable outcomes: Through extreme process discipline, every vessel delivered meets or exceeds the expectations set during the sales process. Field test data and customer feedback are utilized in continuous improvement activities to update and optimize both manufacturing and quality processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in quality roles in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in leadership
- Hands-on experience with incoming, in-line, and end-of-line quality systems
- Strong process and documentation skills
- Understanding of quality planning and product development lifecycle
- Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR, and FAA compliance
- Willingness to travel to supplier and contract manufacturing sites
- Familiar with and used various techniques such as 8D, Fishbone diagram, and 5 “why’s”
Nice To Haves
- FAA Part 107 certification
- Experience in the drone, aerospace, or defense industries
- Certifications such as Six Sigma, CQE, or Lean Manufacturing
- Prior work with government contracts or DoD programs
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection plans, checklists, and acceptance criteria for components, assemblies, and completed USV systems.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training programs related to inspection and product test/verification.
- Oversee in-process inspection activities on the production floor, ensuring manufacturing processes are executed correctly and product conformity is maintained throughout the build process.
- Manage final inspection and product verification test activities to ensure completed systems meet configuration, engineering, and quality requirements prior to shipment or operational use.
- Ensure proper material control processes for nonconforming product, including segregation, identification, and tracking in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
- Support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities by identifying recurring quality issues and verifying the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to evaluate and update PFMEAs based on verification testing and field performance data.
- Monitor and analyze inspection data and quality metrics to identify trends, prevent escapes, and drive improvements in manufacturing quality performance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team ensuring high standards of workmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
