Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, the leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the small satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital Corporation is seeking an experienced Director of Quality to effectively lead the quality team, ensuring the successful implementation and sustainment of Terran Orbital’s quality management system in support of the various production and development programs within Terran Orbital. The Director of Quality will be responsible for building and leading a team of quality professionals. Effective collaboration with procurement, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, and program teams is critical to the role. This position reports to the Vice President, Safety & Mission Assurance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for successfully leading and developing a team of high-caliber quality professionals
• Maintain responsibility for succession planning, organizational and talent development
• Drive advanced product quality planning throughout the product maturity cycle
• Application of root cause analysis, lean/six sigma methods, and corrective actions
• Benchmark and adopt industry best practices to drive state-of-the-art quality management standard work
• Team with operations and supply chain to drive counterfeit parts avoidance and prevention, mistake and error proofing, and lean manufacturing initiatives
• FRACAS and failure analysis

• Apply principles of quality science and other qualitative & quantitative methods to cultivate and partner in driving performance to contract, quality, cost and schedule, customer satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement throughout the program lifecycle
• Collaborate with various QMS elements and other support functions and customers to meet the diverse quality, cost, and schedule commitments
• Work towards AS9100 and other recognized quality standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment, including aircraft electro-mechanical systems such as engine controls or other high-reliability commercial or defense electronics production
• 7+ years of experience within operations, supply chain, or quality
• 5+ years of experience in successfully managing a quality assurance team
• Excellent organizational, leadership, motivational, analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to build cross-functional partnerships and engage in and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives
• Strong change management skills and experience
• Experience with developing and monitoring quality performance metrics
• Strategic mindset & long-term vision capabilities
• Capable of problem-solving, decision making and failure analysis
• A self-motivated leader & a team player

Desired Skills/Experience

• Master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• Active U.S. Security Clearance

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role with heavy computer usage. The position may require the incumbent to move files, open filing cabinets, and bend/stand as necessary.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Benefits

• 100% Company paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Equity Incentive Program
• 401(k) Match

• Unlimited PTO

Salary Range

$150,000 - $200,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may also require the possession of an existing United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and in-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.