Lead the Quality function for Vitesse Systems' C5ISR Business Unit, ensuring product/process compliance and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites. Vitesse Systems is a long-established aerospace/defense hardware manufacturer supporting satellites and military missions. Standout perk: strong benefits package including 3 weeks PTO, 401(k) match, and education reimbursement, plus up to 50% travel to Harbor City, CA.
- 3 weeks paid time off
- 401K employer match
- Continuing education reimbursement
About Vitesse Systems
At Vitesse Systems, we're dedicated to 'Enabling Possible'. With over 55 years of trailblazing innovation, our hardware powers over 300 satellites and countless military missions. We're the trusted partner for industry leaders, providing complete end-to-end program solutions.
Our Core Values
Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.
Our Benefits
- 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
- Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
- 401K Employer Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
- Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
- Generous Referral Program
The Role
This role will lead the C5ISR Business Unit in verifying compliance of all product and process to customer specification, internal requirements, and regulatory requirements. This role will lead the Quality Assurance and Inspection teams, the Quality Management System, and continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Own, sustain, and continuously improve the C5ISR Business Unit Quality Management Systems (QMS) across multiple sites to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
- Responsible for effective and consistent deployment of all QMS and inspection processes, procedures, records, and certifications.
- Success includes readily demonstrating 100% compliance with AS9100, Nadcap, DoD, and customer-specific regulations.
- Lead and develop quality and inspection teams and processes, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Establish, oversee, and continuously improve risk-based inspection and control plans addressing tight tolerances, critical features, and performance.
- Own Material Review Board (MRB) process and performance.
- Own root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action process and performance.
- Lead and oversee internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audit activities.
- Oversee supplier quality function.
- Perform all functions of the job while adhering to established quality policies and procedures
- Uphold the company core values
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- B.S. Degree in an Engineering or related discipline; may be substituted by commensurate experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience including MRB authority/participation.
- Minimum 2 years in a leadership role.
- Minimum 1 year exposure within an AS9100 environment.
- AS9100 Lead Auditor certified desired.
- Certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) preferred, not required.
- Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) required.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrated management experience.
- Detailed familiarity with ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540.
- Detailed familiarity with CMM programming and inspection methodologies.
- Detailed familiarity with drawing review with specific GD&T experience.
- Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to pass a drug screen per Vitesse's drug testing policy.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check per Vitesse's policy.
Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:
- Is not a United States citizen
- Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
- Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)
Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.