Director of Quality Assurance

7 days ago

Fremont, California, United States Motive Workforce Full time

We're seeking a
Director of Quality and Mission Assurance
to lead reliability, safety, and risk management for an advanced space hardware manufacturer. This executive-level position oversees all quality operations and ensures mission success from design through delivery.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in aerospace quality standards, mission assurance leadership, and the ability to build systems that guarantee product reliability under the most demanding conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the company's Mission Assurance strategy and framework
  • Manage risk identification, mitigation, and mission-critical tracking across programs
  • Oversee Design Assurance and System Safety programs from concept to flight
  • Lead the Failure Review Board (FRB) and ensure thorough root cause analysis
  • Implement and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Drive AS9100 certification and compliance with space industry standards
  • Lead supplier quality programs, audits, and technical reviews
  • Oversee manufacturing quality processes, MRB management, and non-conformance control
  • Foster a continuous improvement culture using Lean and Six Sigma tools
  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing quality and mission assurance team

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
  • 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or space system quality and assurance
  • Proven success implementing QMS and leading quality operations in a startup or growth environment
  • In-depth knowledge of AS9100, NASA, and DoD quality and mission assurance standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a technical discipline
  • Certifications: CQE, CMQ/OE, or equivalent
  • NADCAP accreditation experience (special processes)
  • Experience with reliability engineering, risk analysis, and system safety programs
  • Strong customer-facing and cross-functional leadership experience
  • Ability to blend strategic vision with hands-on problem solving

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