Quality Control Manager

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Quality Control Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and develop a team of quality engineers and inspectors to ensure operational execution and excellence in production

Hire and onboard quality control personnel to support the needs of rapidly expanding production operations

Determine and distribute assignments, responsibilities, and priorities for quality control personnel

Manage all aspects of production quality control, ensuring adherence to industry standards, company procedures, customer requirements, and AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements

Create, implement, review, and maintain quality documentation including written processes, procedures, inspection criteria, work instructions, production routings, etc.

Drive root cause analysis and failure review for nonconformances and implement effective corrective actions to eliminate recurrence

Develop, drive, and assess quality objectives, measurable metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure business systems (PLM, ERP, and MES) and tools are effective and available to support quality and production needs

Perform and support internal and external audits

Establish and maintain a training and certification program

Support continued compliance with all QMS requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role.

Deep understanding and experience in establishing and maintaining AS9100 Quality Management Systems for production environments

Expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action implementation.

Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting engineering documentation, including drawings and schematics.

Experience with aerospace and electronics manufacturing

Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills