Systems Quality Manager

Parry Labs is seeking a Systems Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance, manufacturing processes, and compliance activities that ensure delivery of high-reliability products for defense and aerospace applications. This role is responsible for implementing and managing quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to maintain world-class manufacturing performance.

The Quality Manager will lead day-to-day quality operations, support production scale-up efforts, and help strengthen the organization’s manufacturing readiness and mission assurance capabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor quality engineering and inspection teams to ensure consistent execution of quality standards.
• Implement and maintain procedures for process control, process improvement, testing, inspection, and nonconformance management.
• Manage quality evaluation systems, inspection protocols, and data-driven metrics to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable industry standards.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability.
• Support development, qualification, and process improvement to ensure high quality delivery.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA) for nonconformances and customer returns.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits, customer reviews, and government compliance activities.
• Lead supplier evaluations, audits, and ongoing supplier quality performance monitoring.
• Support Manufacturing Readiness and ensure quality activities are aligned with program milestones and production demands.
• Develop and maintain quality records, metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools for internal and customer-facing reviews.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives using lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams to maintain alignment on production goals, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
• Accountable for Quality review and approval at internal Configuration Control Board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, quality engineering, or mission assurance; experience in defense, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing required.
• 5+ years of experience managing teams.
• Strong background in quality systems, process control, and compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC, DO 178C, and MIL-STD requirements.