Quality Engineering Manager

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director, Quality
, the Quality Engineering Manager will support critical customers, including but not limited to Aerospace and Military, by coordinating and managing daily quality engineering activities designed to ensure continuous quality improvement and consistent production of products in compliance with established Quality Goals, Procedures, and Customer Requirements. The Quality Engineering (Q.E.) Manager will oversee the quality engineering department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a quality and reliability testing system for the plant's products and development processes.

As an integral part of the site leadership team, this role will lead the definition, execution, and deployment of the Quality Engineering team in conjunction with the Quality Director. The Quality Engineering Manager will execute and administer plant-wide Quality Engineering support, Quality Control, and continuous improvement. As such, the leader in this role will promote employee engagement while fostering a culture that drives inclusion and diversity throughout the site.

• Lead and manage the quality engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the highest levels of performance and professional development.
• Develop and implement quality engineering strategies and initiatives that align with company goals and industry standards.
• Develop and analyze data to determine whether current processes and procedures meet the finished product's proposed quality and reliability expectancy.
• Assist in the development/implementation of quality plans, and processes for new customers, new products, and new technologies.
• Develop and maintain an effective workforce of quality engineering personnel to facilitate accomplishments of quality goals.
• Formulate and maintain quality objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers and quality staff to maximize product quality/reliability and minimize costs.
• Support all team members engaged in production, inspection, and testing activities to ensure the consistent and repeatable delivery of conforming finished goods per customers' requirements.
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities as required related to craft, product quality, and reliability.
• Maintain and provide continuous improvement updates to the organization’s Quality Assurance Plan in coordination with the company’s objectives and customer requirements.
• Address customer complaints regarding quality based on investigations and ensure the timely implementation of related preventive and corrective actions.
• Promote awareness and strict compliance with all customer requirements and deliverables throughout the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineering within the aerospace industry.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of leading quality engineering teams and driving process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in quality management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent…