Quality Program Manager - Development & Prototype Programs

• *Position Overview**

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated

• *Quality Program Manager - Development & Prototype Programs**

to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• *Responsibilities
• Develop Quality Plan that is relevant and current to the program, conduct proactive periodic review of the Quality plan to ensure program compliance to Quality Plan. Initiate nonconformance and lead corrective actions if gaps identified.
• Participate in all relevant Customer meetings associated with the program, lead any Quality specific meetings with the customer. Establish point of contact for Quality at customer end. Proactively establish communication with the customer and develop a communication plan and appropriate cadence. Have a good understanding of customer challenges and perception to lead Aurora to achieve world class customer experience.
• Review proposal, Manufacturing work plan, FAI, Engineering Change, etc. to ensure compliance to Quality plan. Initiate and complete applicable updates if there are conflicts between the Quality Plan and other program specific documents. Communicate the changes effectively with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate in new product development processes to ensure that quality standards are integrated from the design phase onward.
• Report applicable Quality metrics and trend in program reviews. Establish targets for the metrics and communicate the targets to the program team. Provide additional details as needed including containment actions, recovery plan, corrective action and its effectiveness, and preventive action plan. Keep track of Risk, Issues, Opportunities and Help needed associated with Quality performance of the program.
• Understand process execution for the program to identify key process/functions for successful execution of the program. Set clear program quality expectation on inputs/outputs, metrics, and improvement plan (as applicable) for key function that is aligned with program quality plan. Get buy in from key stakeholders within the program team for the expectation. Resolve conflicts as needed. Participates in various revies to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product and process design.
• Perform contract review and own the update of Quality plan as applicable and accountable other key program documents updates.
• Work with the program manager to establish Program Quality Budget. Ensure, we have staffed appropriately, executing at 100% efficiency and resolve conflicts (with PMO) if there is legitimate work that needs to be performed and not budgeted. Identify single point of failure risk associated with resource and actively work towards establishing applicable countermeasures.
• Ensure KPIs related to MRBs are achieved. Work with functional and program management to develop applicable countermeasures to achieve the established targets.
• Develop and lead program preventative quality plan. Use Lean/Six Sigma/Quality tools to continuously improve process capability.
• Develops quality criteria for supplier source selection.
• Communicate and brief senior management on preparation for third party audits.
• Assists in the development of new standard repairs as applicable for complex nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment.
• Works under minimal direction.
• *Minimum Requirements
• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience in Quality.
• 3+ years of experience in driving quality improvement for new product development.
• Must be a US Person.
• *Preferred Requirements
• AS9100 and AS9102 experience (3+ years).
• 8-10+ years of Quality experience.
• Bachelor degree in technical field.
• *Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, wear proper PPE, and follow Boeing regulations for lifting.
• Must be able to support occasional travel (up to 10%).
• Work onsite in Manassas, VA.
• *Salary Range (Annualized USD)
• Minimum Range: $84,000.00 to $150,000.00
• Maximum Range: $104,000.00 to $185,000.00
• *Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

• *Equal Opportunity Employer**

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

• *Aurora Total Rewards**

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.