Systems Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Who Are We?

At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We’re redefining the edge of the ever-changing and increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.

Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.

About the Job

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.
• Strong understanding of Engineering design and test documentation for hardware and software releases.
  Proven experience managing inspections, audits, nonconformance processes, and corrective action programs.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to drive decision‑making and improve manufacturing outcomes.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean certification.
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs), government contract compliance, and high‑mix/low‑volume production environments.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing systems, ERP/MRP platforms, and manufacturing/quality analytics tools.
• Active DoD security clearance.

Why Join Parry Labs?

At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity and collaboration. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.

Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.

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