Axiom Space

Axiom Space

Head of Quality

Houston · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSupply ChainPerformance ManagementDO-178Systems EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Level and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Serve as the management representative for all third-party and regulatory audits (DCMA, customer, NADCAP)
  • Executive escalation point for all critical NCRs, field escapes, and MRB dispositions

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the company-wide QMS in compliance with AS9100 Rev D and applicable FAA/EASA regulations
  • Lead the quality organization through hiring, development, and performance management
  • The Head of Quality is a senior organizational leader responsible for building and sustaining a high-performance quality function across design, manufacturing, and field operations.
  • Drive a metrics-driven culture: OTD, escape rate, DPPM, cost of poor quality (COPQ)
  • Champion design for quality, DFMEAs, and systems engineering integration
  • Partner with the COO and executive team on risk management and program reviews
  • Support business development by representing quality in proposal reviews and customer audits
  • Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.

Requirements

  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones.
  • 12+ years of quality engineering and leadership experience in aerospace or defense
  • Deep expertise in AS9100, NADCAP, FAR/DFAR, and DAL/DO-178 (as applicable)
  • Experience as a management representative for AS9100 or comparable certification
  • Proven track record managing DCMA or FAA oversight relationships
  • Note: Level and compensation will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
  • Education & Experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading quality organizations of 15+ people
  • Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance obligations at the enterprise level
  • Executive-level communication skills
  • experience presenting to C-suite and customers
  • Functional Competencies

Nice to have

  • B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
  • M.S. or MBA preferred
  • CQE or CQM/OE certification (ASQ) strongly preferred

Compensation

  • Level and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

  • Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

Company info

  • driven team is seeking a Head of Quality who is fueled by high accountability and ownership, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
  • Establish and enforce supplier quality standards in coordination with supply chain
  • Builds organizational capability through coaching and talent development
  • Balances safety culture with program schedule and cost realities
  • Drives systemic improvement rather than reactive firefighting
  • Influences cross-functionally without direct authority
  • Makes principled decisions under regulatory and customer scrutiny
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer and leadership on quality, compliance, and risk matters
  • Help define and execute the company's overall quality strategy in alignment with business goals
  • This role leads a team of quality engineers, inspectors, and auditors and serves as the primary quality liaison with customers, regulatory authorities, and certification bodies.

Equal opportunity

  • Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
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