# QA Engineering Manager
**Company:** [Skyways](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skyways)
**Location:** Austin, TX
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** As9100, Iso 9001, Quality Management System, Faa, Dod, Root Cause Analysis, Supplier Quality, Inspection Processes, Traceability, Airworthiness Certification
**Posted:** 2025-10-26
> Leads the build-out of Quality Assurance function for aerospace manufacturing, implementing QMS processes across production lifecycle, ensuring compliance with FAA/DoD/ISO standards, and managing supplier quality. Requires 8+ years in aerospace/defense QA with hands-on scaling experience.
## Job Description
## 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.
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