Description
Leidos' Undersea Systems Division is seeking a QA/QC Manager in San Diego, CA to join a fast-paced R&D engineering group.
The selected candidate will be part of an elite, top-notch group and will be responsible for establishing, documenting, and enforcing a Quality Management System (QMS) across a multi-disciplinary project that integrates specialized sensor payloads into unmanned systems.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Process Development and Standardization:
- Design, evaluate, and write process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Test Plans, Acceptance Criteria Matrices, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs).
- Develop scalable quality checkpoints that transition a system from the exploratory state (R&D prototype) into controlled, repeatable manufacturing processes.
- Implement Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and root cause analysis techniques to identify inefficiencies in testing, assembly, and integration workflows.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence of all project activities to relevant Navy/DoD standards, internal guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Oversee the quality assurance framework for two distinct systems: Vehicle Systems and Sensor Payloads.
- Conduct systematic internal audits of both processes and finished goods/systems.
- Leadership and Training:
- Lead the training curriculum for technical personnel on newly established QA/QC procedures and compliance requirements.
- Serve as the central resource regarding "how things are built and tested."
- Proactively identify single points of failure (SPOF) in both hardware design and procedural execution, mitigating risks through systemic controls.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Technical Expertise:
- Deep understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) theory and practical implementation.
- Expert knowledge in structured engineering methodologies.
- Demonstrated familiarity with advanced electronics, mechanical assemblies, and mission-critical hardware integration.
- Proficiency in drafting technical documents.
- Leadership & Process Skills:
- Exceptional ability to structure complex, ambiguous information into simple, actionable, and documented procedures.
- Strong experience managing high-tempo projects with aggressive timelines.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates a proactive, actionable mindset.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years' experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control management within the Defense, Government Contractor, or specialized high-tech manufacturing sector.
- Sector Experience: Direct, demonstrable experience supporting integrated systems projects involving both advanced R&D prototypes and production-scale hardware units.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager/Engineer (CQE/CQA)
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.