Quality Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5+ years of quality management, quality engineering, or manufacturing quality experience
• Experience implementing and maintaining formal quality management systems
• Experience leading audits, corrective action programs, and quality investigations
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI), Material Review Boards (MRB), and supplier quality management
• Working knowledge of inspection methods, calibration systems, and technical documentation control
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or similar certification
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification
• Experience supporting DoD programs or defense contractors
• Experience with AS9100, AS9102, NAS 410, and NDT programs
• Experience supporting low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with ITAR-controlled operations and defense industry compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Kraken Kinetics Quality Management System (QMS)
• Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, and quality records
• Lead efforts to obtain and maintain applicable quality certifications and registrations
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal audits and support customer and third-party audits
• Conduct management reviews and maintain quality performance metrics
• Govern First Article Inspection (FAI/FAIR) activities and acceptance processes
• Establish incoming, in-process, and final inspection requirements
• Develop inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and sampling methodologies
• Oversee and administer Nondestructive Testing (NDT) programs
• Review and approve inspection records and product acceptance documentation
• Chair Material Review Boards (MRB) and disposition nonconforming material
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities
• Conduct root cause investigations and corrective action implementation
• Manage supplier quality requirements, evaluations, audits, and corrective actions
• Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support customer complaint investigations and resolution activities
• Maintain oversight of calibration and metrology systems for measurement and test equipment
• Support management of export-controlled quality records and compliance documentation
• Maintain quality-related registrations, certifications, and regulatory records
• Ensure quality records are maintained in accordance with company and customer requirements
• Build and develop the Kraken Kinetics quality organization
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of quality personnel
• Initially perform the duties of Quality Inspector and Compliance & Calibration Manager until those positions are established and staffed
• Execute inspection, audit, calibration oversight, compliance administration, and corrective action activities as required during the growth phase of the organization
• Provide quality training and guidance across Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Programs

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents)
• Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
• Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Great teammates and well stocked snacks