Quality Engineering & Program Manager

Quality Engineering & Program Manager

Company:

Argon ST

Argon ST, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is looking for a Senior Quality Manager to join the team located in Fairfax, VA and Herndon, VA.

This role will report directly to the Senior Manager, Intelligence Systems (IS) within the BDS Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) division and work onsite at both of our Northern Virginia offices.

This position is a key member of the ArgonST leadership team, directly interfaces with senior leadership across various programs, subsidiaries and functions.  This leader will promote partnering cross-functionally, enable problem solving and risk mitigation, quality management system oversight and compliance and timely problem resolution with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) customer.

At Argon ST, we develop highly scalable advanced electronic systems that are carried around the globe by our nation’s forces every day.

The ideal candidate has the ability to communicate at an executive level with internal stakeholders and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) customer. Strong demonstration of data driven analytics and proactive solution implementation is desired. The candidate will work collaboratively across a variety of functions and levels within the organization and customer.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees and mid-level managers performing quality engineering and technical activities on or in support of programs through all phases of the product lifecycle, including development programs

• Develops quality strategies and plans in support of new business acquisition and execution of program/business plans

• Supports the SI&WS IS Senior Manager and members of the IS Program Leadership teams

• Provides education and coaching on the Quality System

• Acquires and manages resources, provides quality technical management and leads performance improvements

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports

• Oversees review of technical information to ensure quality and producibility

• Partners cross functionally to develop and execute BDS Quality strategies and strategies for the program to identify best practices

• Ensures and drives total quality / first time quality in every phase of successful program execution

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

• 5+ years of experience in a management role

• 5+ years of experience working with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and/or Navy customer

• 5+ years of experience with Quality Management System (QMS)

• 5+ years of experience in the application of AS9100

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ year of experience gathering data and performing a Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

• Strong communication skills & ability to interface with senior-level executives

• Experience leading and influencing diverse, cross-functional teams

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Travel: This position requires travel up to 10% of the time

Shift: This role will be on 1st shift

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, 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.  

The Boeing Company also 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, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD $160,650 - $217,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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