Enterprise Quality Manager

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

The Manager of Enterprise Quality is responsible for the overall performance, strategy, and resource management of the program quality organization. They ensure quality performance aligns with business objectives, financial targets, and customer expectations.

Job Responsibilities:

Set the Quality culture and strategy for program execution, plan training strategy, direction, and priorities of the Quality team.
• Create the environment for the Quality team to succeed.
• Address any Quality issues in an appropriate metric managed manner.
• Provide team management activities; this includes steam personnel administration and HR-related activities.
• Manage and develop Program Quality Engineer team leaders and engineers.
• Conduct: Performance reviews, Career development planning, Succession planning
• Set staffing models aligned with: Program demands, SIOP forecasts, Budget constraints
• Own quality performance across multiple programs and Drive:
• COPQ reduction strategy; Zero Defect Planning (ZDP); Systemic RCCA initiatives
• Establish program quality priorities and focus areas that capture Estimate at Completion & Estimate to Completion relationships.
• Manage: Quality labor budgets, Travel budgets for supplier/program support
• Provide quality inputs into: AOP, Forecasts, Program risk registers
• Partner with: Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain to
• resolve systemic quality issues across programs.
• Serve as the senior quality representative to: Customers, Executive leadership, and Program reviews
• Establish standardized: Program quality operating rhythms, KPI dashboards, Review boards (CAB, QORs)
• Ensure alignment with: ISO9001 & AS9100 requirements, Internal QMS / Contractual obligations

• Bachelor's Degree within STEM and 5+ years' experience or equivalent experience or 9 years + in aerospace quality or engineering.
• Experience leading multiple programs.
• Demonstrated: People leadership, Budget management, Customer interface
• Experience in leadership, Team lead, or Technical Authority.
• Organizational Leadership Experience

• Strategic Program Quality Oversight experience
• Financial and Business Alignment experience
• Cross-Functional Leadership experience
• Customer and Executive Interface experience
• Process and Governance

The salary range for this role is $114,700 - $134,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.