Senior QMS Specialist

Skydio
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 147,000 - 210,000 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 3-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Leadership","Teamwork","Attention to detail"]

Lead and maintain AS9100D, ISO 9001 and AQAP/QMS compliance for aerospace/defense operations. Drive audits, CAPA, training, and cross-functional quality improvements to ensure certification, regulatory alignment, and reliable product quality across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

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Skydio
Skydio
3 months ago

Senior QMS Specialist

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Job Summary

Lead and maintain AS9100D, ISO 9001 and AQAP/QMS compliance for aerospace/defense operations. Drive audits, CAPA, training, and cross-functional quality improvements to ensure certification, regulatory alignment, and reliable product quality across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Protecting certification and revenue by maintaining AS9100D compliance.
  • •Maintaining readiness for audits and improving outcomes with proactive compliance management.
  • •Collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to ensure compliance across operations.
  • •Developing, reviewing, and controlling quality documentation (procedures, work instructions, records).
  • •Managing CAPA processes, including root cause analysis and effectiveness verification.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 147,000 - 210,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •3–7+ years of experience in quality assurance/compliance within aerospace or defense industries
  • •Hands-on experience with AS9100D certification and audits
  • •Strong understanding of QMS principles and regulatory requirements
  • •Maintain and continuously improve the AS9100D-compliant Quality Management System (QMS)
  • •Lead and support internal, external, and certification audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up
Experience:3-7 yearsAerospaceDefense
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingLeadershipTeamworkAttention to detail
Certifications:AS9100D Lead Auditor
Tech Stack:AS9100DISO 9001ERPMRPQMS

Company Brief

Skydio
Designs and manufactures autonomous consumer and enterprise drones using AI-powered vision and navigation systems for inspection, mapping, public safety, and industrial applications. Focuses on rugged, fully autonomous flight and end-to-end drone solutions.
Industry: Drones & Aerial Logistics
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series D
Headquarters: San Mateo, United States
Founded: 2014
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