Quality Assurance/Engineering

Proposal Quality Assurance Manager
Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for proposal-quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures across the Grand Prairie organization. Conducts proposal inspections, testing, verification, and validation to ensure every submission meets customer, contractual, and internal requirements. Implements and continually refines proposal development and execution processes and methods, guaranteeing that all deliverables satisfy acceptable reliability and performance standards. Defines overall operating criteria to drive the software-and-systems quality program in alignment with project, process, and contract objectives. Ensures that proposal and program control documentation—specifications, checklists, risk assessments, and compliance matrices—are fully compliant with contractual obligations, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory mandates. Reviews and incorporates applicable specifications, tools, techniques, and methodologies into each proposal package. Performs or directs verification of proposal requirement allocations, traceability, and testability, guaranteeing that each requirement is explicitly addressed, measurable, and auditable throughout the bid lifecycle.
Basic Required Qualifications:

STEM degree at the Bachelor level or above
Understanding of the Quality Management System (QMS), Quality Proposals and Quality Engineering
Proficient in writing Proposals and Basis of Estimate (BOE)
Strong knowledge of creating accurate, complete, correct, current, and competitive Proposals / Basis of Estimate (BOE) and meeting proposal deadlines
Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with other functions such as PM, Engineering, GSC, Prod Ops, Manufacturing, and customers
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a dynamic environment, ability to train employees, and the ability to multi-task
Practical communication skills, including written, oral, listening, presentation, technical writing, and collaboration
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Ability to interpret Drawings, Specifications, Contracts, and other engineering requirements
Demonstrate ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical / process issues varying from basic to very complex
Desired Skills:

An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
An understanding of dispositioning non-conforming products
Knowledge of Configuration and Data Management
Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvement
Experience in writing technical and cost volumes
Understanding of TINA Compliance and TINA SWEEP
Strong knowledge of Industry recognized Quality Systems/Models such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI), QMS System Audit (AS9100, ISO9001), AS9145
Desire and ability to implement creative problem-solving techniques
Demonstrate understanding of audit techniques and systems for their efficiencies
Ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and documentation is compliant with requirements
Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience, as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instructional, and procedures for inspection
An understanding of the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) SAP and Procure-to-pay (P2P) business systems