Quality Manager and Safety Support

Overview

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

 

This position is located at our Milan Ohio facility.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, onsite Quality & Safety Manager to lead the Quality program for the reactivation of a government-owned test facility in Sandusky, Ohio. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with AS9100 standards, while assisting in the safe execution of all reactivation activities involving high-risk operations.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with deep expertise in quality system development, controlled documentation, while assisting in system safety engineering and industrial safety practices for high-hazard environments. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Management System (Primary Focus)

• Lead the design and implementation of a Quality Management System compliant with AS9100 standards.
• Establish and maintain standards for quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and process documentation to support testing, maintenance, and operational readiness.
• Manage the document control system, including:
  • Creation, revision, approval, and distribution of controlled documents
  • Configuration management and version control
  • Document retention policies and audit traceability
• Ensure alignment of QMS with regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements.
• Facilitate training and adoption of quality processes across engineering and operations teams.

Document Creation & Management

• Develop standardized templates and frameworks for:
  • Operating procedures
  • Test plans and protocols
  • Inspection and acceptance criteria
  • Safety procedures and permits
• Lead cross-functional document reviews to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and usability.
• Maintain centralized document repositories and ensure accessibility and version integrity.
• Support contract compliance by ensuring all required deliverables and records are properly documented and controlled.

Safety – Facility Reactivation Focus

• Assist in the development and implementation of safety programs specifically tailored to reactivation of dormant / inactive test facilities.
• Assist Safety leadership in oversight for high-risk activities, including:
  • Working at heights
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined space entry
  • High energy hazard controls (mechanical, cryogenic, explosive constituents, high-pressure gas, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
  • Crane and rigging operations
  • Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) operations
• Augmented support for job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments are completed for all critical tasks.
• Partner with Safety leadership to ensure operations and maintenance teams to establish safe work permits and procedures.
• Support field audits, inspections, and safety observations during reactivation activities.
• Assist in compliance with OSHA and applicable government safety regulations.

System Safety & Engineering Support

• Participate in System Safety Design Reviews for test systems, infrastructure, and operational processes.
• Support review of Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and similar risk assessment methods.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and mitigate design and operational risks.
• Ensure safety is incorporated into system design, modifications, and commissioning activities.
• Support hazard tracking systems and verification/closure of mitigation actions.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Safety, or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in quality management and safety leadership within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or test facility environments.
• Demonstrated experience building or managing a QMS aligned with AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• Strong experience in document control systems and technical documentation management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and high-risk work controls (LOTO, confined space, fall protection, etc.).
• Experience supporting FMEA and system safety reviews.
• Non-obstructive and strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain security clearance

Preferred

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent.
• Experience with government or defense test facilities.
• Familiarity with configuration management practices and tools.
• Experience supporting facility startup, construction, or reactivation projects.

 

Key Competencies

• Quality systems design and audit readiness
• Technical documentation and controlled processes
• Risk assessment and hazard analysis
• Safety program implementation in high-hazard environments
• Cross-functional leadership and influence
• Attention to detail and regulatory compliance

 

Work Environment

• Combination of office, industrial, and test facility environments
• Frequent presence in active reactivation zones with elevated safety risks
• Occasional travel may be required

 

Impact of the Role

This position is critical to ensuring the safe and compliant reactivation of a major government test facility, establishing the foundation for long-term operational excellence through an AS9100-compliant QMS and disciplined safety practices.