Quality Assurance and Configuration Management Lead

Job Title: Configuration Management / Quality Assurance (CM/QA) Lead

Location: Madison Heights, MI

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced

CM/QA Lead

to join our team in

Madison Heights, MI . This leadership role is responsible for establishing and maintaining enterprise-wide

Configuration Management (CM)

and

Quality Assurance (QA)

systems. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with defense industry standards and provide independent quality oversight across all company programs, including production contracts, UAS division, and prototype development.

This dual-discipline position integrates configuration and quality management for optimal efficiency while maintaining independence for objective review and risk mitigation.

Primary Responsibilities

Configuration Management Establish and implement company-wide CM policies, procedures, and standards Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) for all active programs Manage baselines for hardware, software, firmware, and documentation Oversee change control processes, configuration identification, and status accounting Coordinate CM activities across all programs and ensure traceability Quality Management

Implement and manage a QMS compliant with AS9100/ISO 9001 Enforce quality procedures across all departments Lead CAPA processes and manage customer quality deliverables Maintain AS9100 certification and lead internal/external/supplier audits Collaborate with Lead Supplier Quality Engineer for supplier quality integration Enterprise Oversight & Independent Review

Provide independent quality oversight to avoid conflicts of interest Conduct inspections, audits, and manage calibration and acceptance testing Handle nonconformance identification, disposition, and corrective actions Ensure implementation of process controls and SPC in manufacturing Oversee first article inspections and customer quality reporting Process Integration & Compliance

Integrate CM and QA systems for cohesive compliance and operational efficiency Establish process metrics and audit reporting systems Align CM/QA strategy with program and proposal requirements Ensure regulatory compliance (ITAR, DFARS, DCMA, customer-specific standards) Data & Documentation Management

Oversee product data/document control, release, revision, retention, and archival Coordinate with IT for data security, access control, and status accounting Strategic Leadership & Customer Interface

Lead customer audits and present quality system strategies Drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop enterprise-wide quality strategies Report enterprise quality metrics and KPIs Serve as senior liaison for customer quality engagement and business development Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field Experience:

12-18 years in CM/QA within defense/aerospace industries, across hardware/software environments, managing multiple concurrent programs Technical Proficiency: CM tools (e.g., PLM, version control) and QA tools (e.g., SPC, measurement systems) Familiarity with DoD standards (MIL-STD-973, AS9100, DoD-STD-480), ITAR, FAR/DFARS Certifications Preferred: Configuration Management (e.g., CMMI, INCOSE CSEP) ASQ CQE, CQA, or AS9100 Lead Auditor certification Clearance:

Active Secret Clearance preferred Leadership:

Demonstrated experience managing CM/QA teams and driving independent oversight Preferred Qualifications

UAS/drone or ground combat system experience Defense contracting across multiple concurrent programs Master's degree in Engineering or Quality Management Experience in IPT/matrix environments and prototype-to-production transitions Electrical/mechanical systems integration QA Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance for defense systems Key Success Metrics

AS9100 certification maintenance Timely CM/QA deliverable execution Reduction in engineering change cycle times Improved inspection rates and nonconformance cost reductions Positive customer quality ratings and audit outcomes Effective CM/QA process integration across all programs

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the

COO . Provides functional leadership and independent oversight of embedded CM/QA teams. Works closely with the

Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

and the

Program Management Director

for coordination and resource alignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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