Quality Assurance Manager (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in San Diego, California, United States. Occasional domestic travel of up to 10% is required.

Salary: $145,000–$195,000 USD base salary per year, plus incentive plan eligibility.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical technologies for space, defense, and national security applications.

What you will do

• Own and continuously improve the site AS9100D and ISO 9001 Quality Management System, maintaining certification and audit readiness.
• Act as the primary quality authority for external auditors, customers, NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and aerospace prime contractors.
• Lead Material Review Board activities and NCR, CAR, and SCAR workflows, including root cause analysis and corrective-action verification.
• Develop Mission Assurance and Quality Assurance Plans and enforce IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, the Space Addendum, and NASA-STD-8739 workmanship standards.
• Review End Item Data Packages for traceability and customer and regulatory compliance before shipment.
• Manage supplier quality, counterfeit-parts prevention, GIDEP screening, government property control, and quality engineering and inspection resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant quality, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering field with 7 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 5 years of experience or 11 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Deep working knowledge of AS9100D and experience with aerospace quality audits, MRB activities, NCR, CAR, SCAR, 8D, and 5-Why methods.
• Experience with space-grade workmanship standards, supplier quality management, source inspection, and PCBA manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret schematics, assembly drawings, specifications, and data sheets for complex electronic hardware.
• At least 3 years of experience leading technical quality and inspection teams of up to 10 people.
• Must be a U.S. Person and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• ASQ certification such as CMQ/OE or CQE.
• IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications, including the Space Addendum.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and familiarity with AS5553, AS6174, NADCAP, and configuration management.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off and programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Flexible gym memberships and additional voluntary benefits.
• Mission-driven environment focused on space, defense, and national security technology.