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$116k–$210k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Quality Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing a robust Quality Control system for machining and mechanical manufacturing programs. This includes managing quality personnel, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 8 to 12 years of experience in QA/QC systems within a manufacturing environment and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Applicants must be US citizens eligible for a secret security clearance and possess strong knowledge of machining processes and measurement techniques.
Full job description
Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a talented Quality Manager for Machining Manufacturing to support commercial, aerospace, and defense manufacturing/production programs at our Alabama and Colorado locations. The position is located in Huntsville, Alabama. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos-Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.
The Quality Manager for Machining Manufacturing position is responsible for implementing a Quality Control system and team that promotes customer satisfaction. The position will champion continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to develop an effective Quality Control system for mechanical products such as machined parts, mechanical assemblies, composite assemblies, painted or coated assemblies, flight hardware fabrication and assemblies, and oversee Precision Measurement inspection capabilities including CMM, Laser Tracker and Scanners.
Primary Responsibilities
Serves as the primary quality control authority for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
Manages quality control personnel on a day-to-day basis.
Plan quality control staffing needs based on product manufacturing requirements, and delegate activities to Quality Engineer, Technician, and Inspector staff.
Establish and mature a robust Statistical Process Control program and Inspection Reduction utilizing Sampling criteria from ASQ/ANSI Z1.4 and Z1.9
Establishes and implements metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring Quality Control system effectiveness.
Leads root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify Root Cause, and establish effective corrective actions and process improvements.
Establishes collection and analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality.
Develops quality planning methods for all product lines within the plant.
Experience in GD&T, interpretation of drawing requirements and understanding of design requirements.
Interacts with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
Initiates and implements quality improvement activities as appropriate (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma) to raise the performance of the plant’s product lines.
Propose and justify expenditures for new quality equipment or training programs.
Foster a culture of innovation within the quality team, encouraging the adoption of new techniques and technologies that can enhance quality.
Train and mentor staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential quality issues and ensure continuous production without major disruptions.
Reports to Quality Management on quality issues, trends, and losses.
Participates in internal and external quality audits.
Exhibit strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills to ensure collaboration across multiple functional groups within the organization.
Collaborates with DCMA and other government and/or customer quality assurance organizations.
Interfaces with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality control and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.
All other reasonable duties, as assigned.
This position manages all Quality Control employees of a machining mechanical manufacturing plant and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that team.
Manage the quality department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high-quality standards.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent number of years of experience.
Must have 8 years of experience in QA/QC systems implementation and/or management in a manufacturing and/or product-based environment. Fifteen (12+) years of experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment, with a solid understanding of machining processes.
Understanding knowledge of measurement techniques and experience managing a CMM/ inspection lab.
Strong problem solving skills
Management of Quality Engineers
Experience in a QMS compliant with AS9100/ISO9001.
Candidates must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Al area.
Must be US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in leading skilled professionals in a matrix environment
Familiarity with Windchill, Solumina or other similar Engineering or work planning systems
Direct experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Quality Module implementation
Experience in development of Corrective Action Board presentations using Ishikawa Fishbone, 8D or other problem solving tools.
Experience briefing customers and executives regarding high level status updates, Root Cause, Corrective Action and Lessons Learned.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
July 28, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Related keywords
Quality ControlMachiningAerospaceDefenseAS9100ISO9001CMMLaser TrackerStatistical Process ControlASQ/ANSI Z1.4ASQ/ANSI Z1.9Root-cause AnalysisGD&TKaizenSix SigmaDCMA
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
580,774
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
Offices: 1750 Presidents St, Reston, Virginia 20190, US · 11955 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA 20190, US · 1145 N 2nd St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, US · 9600 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759, US · 221 3rd St, Newport, RI 02840, US
An industry & technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient innovations
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
580,774
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
Offices: 1750 Presidents St, Reston, Virginia 20190, US · 11955 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA 20190, US · 1145 N 2nd St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, US · 9600 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759, US · 221 3rd St, Newport, RI 02840, US