Sierra Space

Director, Quality Assurance (Clearance

Louisville, CO · Director

No sponsorship$20k-$40kDetected 16 days ago

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About the role

The Director of Quality Assurance serves as the senior quality leader responsible for defining and executing the organization's quality vision, strategy, and culture.
This role is accountable for ensuring world-class product quality, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction across all aspects of the business.
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security.

Develop and execute a long-term quality strategy aligned with corporate objectives, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to drive business performance through quality excellence.
Lead organizational change initiatives that improve product reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Establish meaningful quality metrics and performance indicators that drive data-based decision making at all levels of the organization.
Lead customer, regulatory, certification, and third-party audits while maintaining exceptional compliance performance.
Drive proactive quality planning and prevention strategies that minimize defects and operational risk.
Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
Drive measurable improvements in first-pass yield, cost of quality, supplier performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Partner with operations leadership to improve manufacturing performance and scalability.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality organization capable of supporting current and future business needs.

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects.
Deep knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, GxP), and industry standards with ability to ensure organizational compliance and product integrity.
Experience leading quality assurance functions including product release, deviation/CAPA management, change control, validation, and audit management.
Demonstrated experience with risk management, quality investigations, and root cause analysis methodologies.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.

$201,507.00 - $277,072.50
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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