Director of Quality Assurance

Company Description

BlueBird Aero Systems specializes in the design, development, and production of Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The company delivers unique, combat-proven solutions based on years of experience in aerodynamics, design, avionics, communication, and UAS operations.

Role Description

The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, conducting audits, and managing the quality assurance team, with the goal of ensuring top quality production processes and products in accordance with customer requirements.

Primary areas of responsibility:

• Development and implementing of quality procedures and documentation.

• Leading internal and external audits.

• Managing continuous improvement processes, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

• Management of supplier and subcontractors’ quality standards, including supplier audits.

• Perform and oversee final quality inspections.

• Preparation and presentation of management reports.

• Management and support of the QC team.

• Working closely with all departments: engineering, production, purchasing and logistics.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Manager in a manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry

• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards (ISO9001, MIL, AS9100)

• Knowledge of manufacturing and testing processes for electronic cards / cables.

• Knowledge of manufacturing and testing processes for products in the fields of composite materials.

• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP B1 / Priority).

• Good level of English (speaking, reading and writing).