Manager, Quality Systems (R5960)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve an enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) that meets AS9100 and applicable AQAP/NATO, customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements. Lead AQAP 2110 integration, internal audit readiness, and corrective action/continuous improvement. Build a single scalable QMS across multiple programs and customers, establish document control and quality records, drive quality metrics, and lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Field Operations.

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Manager, Quality Systems (R5960)

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Job Summary

Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve an enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) that meets AS9100 and applicable AQAP/NATO, customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements. Lead AQAP 2110 integration, internal audit readiness, and corrective action/continuous improvement. Build a single scalable QMS across multiple programs and customers, establish document control and quality records, drive quality metrics, and lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Field Operations.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own and continuously improve the enterprise QMS to ensure compliance with AS9100 and applicable AQAP/NATO, customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
  • •Lead AQAP 2110 assessment, gap closure, implementation, and certification readiness activities.
  • •Own the internal audit program, including audit planning, auditor qualification, findings, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
  • •Own enterprise corrective action and continuous improvement processes, ensuring systemic issues are identified, corrected, and prevented from recurring.
  • •Establish and maintain document control, quality records, objective evidence, retention, and quality planning/flow-down to suppliers while partnering with Engineering and Configuration Management.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 230,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of progressive experience in Quality, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Compliance, or Product Assurance.
  • •Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or maintaining an AS9100 Quality Management System.
  • •Direct experience with AQAP 2110 or other NATO Allied Quality Assurance Publications and integrating customer or regulatory requirements into an AS9100 QMS.
  • •Strong understanding of configuration management, traceability, product acceptance, and objective quality evidence.
  • •3+ years of leadership experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Compliance, or a related function, plus relevant ASQ/ISO certifications.
Experience:8+ yearsDefenseAerospace
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or a related technical discipline
Skills:LeadershipCross-functional collaboration
Certifications:ASQ CMQ/OECQACQEAS9100 or ISO Lead Auditor
Tech Stack:AS9100AQAP 2110AQAPNATOQMSISO Lead AuditorASQ CMQ/OECQACQE

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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