Senior Manager Quality & Mission Assurance

We are looking for a seasoned quality leader to build and run our Quality Assurance function in a defense and aerospace environment. As Senior Manager of Quality Assurance & Mission Assurance, you will own the day-to-day execution of our Quality Management System, lead a team of quality professionals, and serve as the primary interface with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and DCMA representatives. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has implemented quality systems, driven compliance programs, and managed teams in high-stakes hardware environments. You will be expected to establish the standards, processes, and culture that ensure we consistently deliver quality products to our customers — and that our organization is always audit-ready. Key Responsibilities Quality Team Leadership Lead and develop a team of quality engineers and inspectors, setting clear expectations and driving accountability Provide hands-on coaching, training, and mentorship on quality standards, tools, and procedures Manage workload allocation across the team to support program schedules and priorities Report program quality status to senior leadership and program management o