Quality Assurance Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

Position Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead and manage quality assurance efforts on the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Enterprise Overhead Persistent Infra-Red (OPIR) Solution (EOS) contract. The QA Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with program quality standards and customer requirements, identifying and mitigating risks, and promoting a culture of excellence in delivering mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in quality assurance within DoD aerospace programs, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of quality management systems (QMS).

Please note, this position is contingent upon successful capture of the EOS contract.

Primary Responsibilities

• Quality Management Leadership:
  
  • Develop and implement the Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) and program-specific quality procedures to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
  • Oversee all quality activities, including design reviews, audits, inspections, and testing, throughout the program lifecycle
  • Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in quality processes and outcomes
• Program Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with DoD standards, MIL-STDs, AS9100, ISO 9001, and other applicable quality standards
  • Conduct regular reviews to ensure that all program deliverables meet or exceed quality expectations
  • Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for nonconformances and implement Corrective And Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Supplier and Subcontractor Oversight:
  • Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to establish supplier quality requirements
  • Conduct supplier quality audits and manage supplier corrective action processes
  • Monitor subcontractor quality performance and provide feedback to ensure alignment with program objectives
• Risk Management:
  • Identify quality risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on program schedule and cost
  • Implement quality metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor program performance and report findings to program leadership
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with systems engineering, integration, and test teams to align quality activities with program schedules
  • Provide quality-related status updates to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and government representatives
  • Represent the quality function during customer and program milestone reviews

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 Years of exemplary Quality Assurance performance on DoD programs, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001) and DoD quality standards
• Experience with quality planning, audits, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation
• Familiarity with Agile development, systems integration and lifecycle testing
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with quality tools and software, such as TipQA, Windchill, or equivalent

Qualifications

• Certification in quality management (e.g., ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Six Sigma Black Belt)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for DoD systems (e.g., RMF, DISA STIGs)
• Experience in the Overhead Persistent Infra-Red (OPIR) mission area

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in quality management, engineering, or a related discipline

Clearance Requirement

Active DoD Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Infinity Benefits

Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.

Health Benefits. Infinity covers 100% of the monthly medical and dental premiums for you and your family.

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy three weeks of vacation, with the flexibility to use vacation hours in advance before fully accrued.

Health and Wellness. In addition to vacation, we provide 48 hours of sick leave, plus Flex-Spending Account (FSA) options for medical and dependent care.

Prepare for the Future. Our 401(k) plan includes company contributions without requiring matching, along with access to free professional financial planning services.

Education and Professional Training Reimbursement. We invest in our team’s growth with our Education Reimbursement Program, supporting your career advancement.

Profit Sharing Plan. Our employees are key to our success, which is why all eligible team members receive an annual payout through our Profit-Sharing Plan.

And more!  

U.S. Citizenship is required

EOE including /vet

To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit: Infinity Careers

Anticipated Close Date: 12/23/24