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Salary: USD 240,000 - 290,000 / annual
Voyager Space is seeking a Vice President of Quality to lead enterprise-wide quality and compliance efforts across its defense, national security, and space technology operations. This role reports to the segment EVP of Operations and is based in the Denver Metro Area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise-wide quality, compliance, and control efforts across aerospace and highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, and customer requirements; lead certification, surveillance, and audit efforts
- Oversee quality across all functions including receiving, in-process, final inspection, supplier quality, and returns/warranty management
- Serve as primary interface for customers, regulators, and certification bodies on quality matters
- Manage Material Review Board (MRB), nonconformance, Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) processes
- Establish and track key quality metrics to drive data-driven improvement across sites and functions
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction
- Report on quality performance and risk, fostering cross-functional collaboration and accountability
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and operational excellence
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field
- 15+ years of experience in quality management within aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing
- 10+ years of leadership experience managing quality teams
- Experience leading quality organizations across QA and QC functions
- Strong knowledge of AS9100, FAA, DoD, and applicable regulatory and quality standards
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, special processes, and supplier quality
- Experience implementing and managing QMS in regulated environments
- Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and defect reduction initiatives
- Proficiency in root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality performance metrics
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant technical discipline
- Experience leading quality organizations across multiple sites and geographies
- Familiarity with customer, regulatory, and certification audit processes at scale
- Experience working in defense or national security programs
Travel: Up to 35% travel required, including possible overnights at various company locations.
