QA Engineering Manager

What You Will Do

• Build and lead Skyways’ Quality Assurance function from the ground up.
• Create and implement a complete Quality Management System covering receiving, development, production, and final delivery.
• Establish clear inspection and documentation processes at every step, from parts arriving to aircraft shipping out.
• Partner with production and engineering to define QA checkpoints, resolve issues, and drive root cause improvements.
• Manage supplier quality and incoming inspection programs.
• Ensure documentation, traceability, and accountability through every build.
• Prepare the company for FAA, DoD, and ISO audits.
• Build a culture where quality and speed coexist.

What You Will Bring

• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality engineering in aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing.
• Proven experience setting up and scaling QMS processes in a production environment.
• Deep understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent frameworks.
• Hands on approach to solving production and supplier issues.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and flight teams.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail.
• Passion for aviation and for building real systems that fly.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR regulations.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience bringing new aircraft or complex systems into production.
• Familiarity with UAV operations, flight testing, or airworthiness certification.
• Startup experience building quality programs from zero.