Quality Manager

Jered, a PAR Systems company supporting the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense, is seeking a Manager of Site Quality and Compliance to lead quality, regulatory, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs at our Norfolk, Virginia operation.
This role serves as the senior site authority for quality, compliance, and EHS, ensuring products, services, and operations meet contractual requirements, NAVSEA standards, and corporate Quality Management System (QMS) expectations. Working within an established enterprise framework, this leader will partner with operations, engineering, and executive leadership to strengthen site-level quality capabilities in support of a growing manufacturing and service organization.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership experience in U.S. Navy or DoD fabrication, ship repair, or industrial manufacturing environments, with strong knowledge of NAVSEA standards, welding and fabrication quality practices, regulated quality systems, and operational leadership in highly compliant settings.
This is an opportunity to help shape a growing operation by strengthening scalable quality systems, operational rigor, and compliance for mission-critical defense and maritime programs.

Success Criteria:
In this leadership role, you will drive site quality performance, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness at Jered's Norfolk facility. Your leadership will directly support successful execution of Navy and defense programs while ensuring alignment with corporate quality standards and customer expectations.
You will lead site-level quality, inspection, and EHS programs across fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and field service activities, balancing strategic leadership with practical execution in a custom manufacturing environment.

Success will be measured by your ability to establish scalable quality systems that support operational growth while maintaining compliance with NAVSEA, DoD, OSHA, ISO 9001, ABS, and customer-specific requirements. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing rework, improving process capability, strengthening audit readiness, and increasing operational effectiveness.

You will also serve as the primary interface for customer quality interactions, government representatives, DCMA, SUPSHIP, and external auditors. Strong risk identification, corrective action management, and organizational accountability will be critical to success.
This role is ideal for a leader who combines technical quality expertise with operational leadership in highly regulated industrial environments supporting defense and maritime applications.

Technical Scope and Environment
Jered supports advanced manufacturing, fabrication, repair, and engineered systems programs for U.S. Navy and defense customers involving:
Heavy fabrication and welding operations
Shipboard installation and repair activities
Custom engineered equipment and handling systems
Inspection, testing, and verification programs
Highly regulated manufacturing and quality environments
Multi-site operational and compliance coordination

Common Standards and Systems Include:
NAVSEA technical publications and military specifications
NQA-1 and regulated quality management systems
ISO 9001 quality standards
Welding procedures qualified to S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248
NDT oversight and compliance to T9074-AS-GIB-010/271
NCR, MRB, CAPA, and audit management systems
OSHA and industrial EHS compliance programs
ERP and Quality Management System (QMS) platforms

Site Leadership & Quality Ownership
Serve as the Norfolk site leader for Quality, Compliance, and EHS programs.
Lead and develop the site quality organization, including inspectors and quality personnel.
Monitor KPIs related to NCR trends, audit findings, rework, and cost of poor quality.
Provide leadership visibility into compliance risks and improvement priorities.
Partner with Operations leadership to integrate quality and compliance into execution planning.

Startup & Operational Readiness
Lead implementation of corporate QMS processes at the Norfolk site.
Develop scalable quality practices aligned with operational growth and site complexity.
Ensure inspection strategies, staffing, and compliance controls are established before production execution.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Ensure compliance with NAVSEA, DoD, OSHA, ABS, ISO 9001, and contractual requirements.
Serve as the primary interface with customers, DCMA, SUPSHIP, auditors, and shipyard representatives.
Lead internal and external audits, including readiness, execution, and corrective action closure.
Maintain oversight of certification records, inspection documentation, and data packages.

Quality Systems & Execution
Oversee inspection, testing, and verification activities across fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and field work.
Maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
Lead NCR, MRB, deviation, waiver, and CAPA processes.
Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and operational performance.

EHS Leadership & Compliance
Lead Environmental Health & Safety programs in alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
Ensure OSHA compliance and promote safe work practices across manufacturing and field operations.
Establish and enforce required training, certifications, and PPE standards.

Authority & Risk Management
Exercise authority to stop production, shipment, or field work when quality or safety standards are not met.
Escalate significant compliance or operational risks to senior leadership with recommended corrective actions.
Drive accountability and resolution of critical quality and safety concerns.

Cross-Site Collaboration
Support additional Jered locations as needed while maintaining primary responsibility for Norfolk operations.
Partner with corporate quality leadership to ensure consistency across the organization.

You've learned about what you'll be doing - here are the benefits you'll gain when you join Jered and PAR Systems:
Mission-critical work supporting U.S. Navy and national defense programs
Opportunity to shape and scale quality systems within a growing operation
Collaborative engineering and manufacturing culture
Exposure to complex industrial systems and projects
Competitive compensation and bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development support

Jered and PAR Systems are equal opportunity employers committed to building diverse teams and inclusive workplaces. If selected for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process. We offer market-competitive compensation based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
8-10+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy, DoD, shipyard, or maritime manufacturing programs.
Strong knowledge of NAVSEA standards, military specifications, and shipyard quality requirements.
Direct experience supporting welding and fabrication operations qualified to Navy Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248.
Experience overseeing NDT personnel and programs in accordance with T9074-AS-GIB-010/271.
Leadership experience managing quality or inspection teams in regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of NCR, MRB, CAPA, corrective action management, and audit processes.
Experience supporting customer audits and interfacing with DCMA, SUPSHIP, and government representatives.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial EHS program implementation.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, procedures, and contractual requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; ERP and QMS experience preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations, shipyards, and controlled industrial environments.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License required.
Willingness to travel domestically as needed to support operations and customer engagements.
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