Quality Manager - Defence & Aerospace

Quality Manager Defence & Aerospace (DGQA / OAQA / CEMILAC / Airborne Systems)

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Role Overview:

DGQA

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Management System (QMS): Own, implement, and continuously improve QMS aligned to ISO 9001, AS9100, AQAP, and JSS standards.
• Compliance & Certification (DGQA / OAQA / CEMILAC): Lead DGQA product acceptance, OAQA audits, and CEMILAC airworthiness certification.
• Airborne Systems Compliance: Manage quality for airborne platforms (UAVs, aircraft LRUs, avionics), ensure airworthiness certification per CEMILAC and ADA guidelines, oversee qualification testing (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461), implement DO-178C / DO-254 compliance.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Qualification: Lead FAI, DV, PQ, environmental & EMI/EMC testing coordination.
• Supplier & Incoming Quality: Define supplier quality requirements, audit suppliers, approve PSQPs, and monitor incoming inspection.
• Production Quality & Acceptance: Establish in-process and final acceptance criteria, implement AQL sampling plans, ensure calibration and metrology capability.
• Audits, Documentation & Governance: Prepare for internal, customer, and regulatory audits; maintain DQD, DVP&R, and quality records.
• Risk, Safety & Security: Implement risk-based thinking, ensure ITAR-like controls, promote ESD, FOD, and HSE compliance.
• Stakeholder Management & Training: Liaise with DGQA, OAQA, CEMILAC officers; train teams on defence quality standards and airworthiness.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Aerospace) or equivalent. Masters preferred.
• 7 10+ years in Quality Management within defence / aerospace manufacturing or systems integration.
• Hands-on experience with DGQA, OAQA, and CEMILAC processes and audits.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, AQAP, MIL-STD, JSS, EMI/EMC, environmental qualification (HALT/HASS).
• Experience with airborne systems qualification, flight safety, and airworthiness