Skyways
QA Engineering Manager
Austin, TX
Work authorization requiredDetected 268 days ago
Logistics
About the role
- You will be the first person in this function, owning quality across the full lifecycle from receiving and development through production and delivery.
- This role is for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in new territory.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead Skyways' Quality Assurance function from the ground up.
- Create and implement a complete Quality Management System covering receiving, development, production, and final delivery.
- Partner with production and engineering to define QA checkpoints, resolve issues, and drive root cause improvements.
- Manage supplier quality and incoming inspection programs.
- Ensure documentation, traceability, and accountability through every build.
- Build a culture where quality and speed coexist.
- Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and flight teams.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality engineering in aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing.
- Proven experience setting up and scaling QMS processes in a production environment.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR regulations.
Nice to have
- Experience bringing new aircraft or complex systems into production.
- Familiarity with UAV operations, flight testing, or airworthiness certification.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR regulations
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