Quality Lead

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Quality Lead for an upcoming program, supporting quality processes, compliance, and technical challenges. The role is remote with a preference for candidates near Beavercreek, Ohio.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $92,300–$166,850/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce quality processes across the program to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Develop solutions to complex technical challenges that impact multiple functional area.
• Collaborate closely with internal cross functional teams and interface with customer stakeholders as needed.
• Partner with Configuration Management to ensure timely and accurate delivery of CDRL records.
• Review program level metrics for accuracy, traceability, and mission assurance reporting requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage internal, external, and third party audits, including AS9100 compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the program Quality Plan.
• Review and approve peer reviews and procurement requisitions.
• Verify and validate data requirements supporting Program Management activities.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical data packages to ensure compliance.
• Manage nonconformances and lead root cause corrective action activities.
• Serve as a key interface with Government and Program Management customers to ensure product compliance at delivery.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of all CDRL data requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Quality Program Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Currently possess or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Proven experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 standards and requirements.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, collaborate effectively, and communicate across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience completing inspection reports, both handwritten and computer generated.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed (approximately 10%).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Additional Information

• This role is contingent upon contract award, expected in late May or early June.