Program Quality Manager - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Program Quality Manager - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Make an Impact as Program Quality Manager at Leidos Defense Systems
Leidos Defense Systems Mission Assurance seeks a dynamic Program Quality Manager in Huntsville, AL, to lead quality control for cutting-edge manufacturing operations. Champion customer satisfaction through robust QC systems for electromechanical products like machined parts, assemblies, composites, welds, and flight hardware. Report to the Sr Quality Manager, manage a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors, and drive defect reduction across Leidos sites. Occasional travel required for supplier/customer engagements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as QC authority for issue resolution, loss reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Manage QC team, plan staffing, and delegate tasks based on manufacturing needs.
- Implement metrics (process capability, control charts) to monitor system effectiveness.
- Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and statistical trend prediction.
- Develop quality plans for all product lines and interact with customers/manufacturing.
- Initiate Kaizen/Six Sigma initiatives and report trends to leadership.
- Participate in audits and collaborate with DCMA/government QA reps.
- Interface with suppliers/customers on QC problems and corrective actions.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s + 5 years or Master’s + 3 years relevant experience; 10+ years QA/QC in manufacturing (15+ substitutes for degree).
- Deep AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge and defense/aviation contract review experience.
- Proven leadership of Quality Engineers in product-based environments.
Why Leidos?
Join a leader in defense solutions for land, sea, air, space, and cyber. Empower teams, contribute to communities, and solve 'can't fail' missions. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities await.
Ready to thrive? Apply now!
Locations
- Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- AS9100/ISO9001 Expertiseintermediate
- Quality Management Systemsintermediate
- Root Cause Analysisintermediate
- Team Leadershipintermediate
- Statistical Process Controlintermediate
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma)intermediate
- Supplier Quality Managementintermediate
- DCMA Collaborationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years experience or Master’s + 3 years; 10+ years QA/QC in manufacturing (15+ years substitutes for degree) (experience)
- In-depth AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge (experience)
- Experience managing Quality Engineers and Inspectors (experience)
- Aviation/defense contract compliance expertise (experience)
- Ability to review contracts and provide QC inputs to manuals/forms (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary quality control authority for problem resolution and continuous improvement
- Manage day-to-day quality control personnel and plan staffing needs
- Establish metrics like process capability and control charts for QC effectiveness
- Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements
- Develop quality planning for product lines including electromechanical assemblies
- Interact with customers/suppliers on quality issues and implement improvements (Kaizen/Six Sigma)
- Collaborate with DCMA/government QA organizations and participate in audits
- Report quality trends/losses to senior management
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $107,900 - $195,050
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work options
- general: Employee stock purchase plan and performance bonuses
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Program Quality Manager - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Program Quality Manager - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Make an Impact as Program Quality Manager at Leidos Defense Systems
Leidos Defense Systems Mission Assurance seeks a dynamic Program Quality Manager in Huntsville, AL, to lead quality control for cutting-edge manufacturing operations. Champion customer satisfaction through robust QC systems for electromechanical products like machined parts, assemblies, composites, welds, and flight hardware. Report to the Sr Quality Manager, manage a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors, and drive defect reduction across Leidos sites. Occasional travel required for supplier/customer engagements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Act as QC authority for issue resolution, loss reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Manage QC team, plan staffing, and delegate tasks based on manufacturing needs.
- Implement metrics (process capability, control charts) to monitor system effectiveness.
- Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and statistical trend prediction.
- Develop quality plans for all product lines and interact with customers/manufacturing.
- Initiate Kaizen/Six Sigma initiatives and report trends to leadership.
- Participate in audits and collaborate with DCMA/government QA reps.
- Interface with suppliers/customers on QC problems and corrective actions.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s + 5 years or Master’s + 3 years relevant experience; 10+ years QA/QC in manufacturing (15+ substitutes for degree).
- Deep AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge and defense/aviation contract review experience.
- Proven leadership of Quality Engineers in product-based environments.
Why Leidos?
Join a leader in defense solutions for land, sea, air, space, and cyber. Empower teams, contribute to communities, and solve 'can't fail' missions. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities await.
Ready to thrive? Apply now!
Locations
- Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- AS9100/ISO9001 Expertiseintermediate
- Quality Management Systemsintermediate
- Root Cause Analysisintermediate
- Team Leadershipintermediate
- Statistical Process Controlintermediate
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma)intermediate
- Supplier Quality Managementintermediate
- DCMA Collaborationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years experience or Master’s + 3 years; 10+ years QA/QC in manufacturing (15+ years substitutes for degree) (experience)
- In-depth AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge (experience)
- Experience managing Quality Engineers and Inspectors (experience)
- Aviation/defense contract compliance expertise (experience)
- Ability to review contracts and provide QC inputs to manuals/forms (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary quality control authority for problem resolution and continuous improvement
- Manage day-to-day quality control personnel and plan staffing needs
- Establish metrics like process capability and control charts for QC effectiveness
- Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements
- Develop quality planning for product lines including electromechanical assemblies
- Interact with customers/suppliers on quality issues and implement improvements (Kaizen/Six Sigma)
- Collaborate with DCMA/government QA organizations and participate in audits
- Report quality trends/losses to senior management
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $107,900 - $195,050
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work options
- general: Employee stock purchase plan and performance bonuses
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