Quality Manager

Overview:

We currently hiring an experienced Quality Manager in Hampton, VA.

Description:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems that ensure defense products meet customer, regulatory, contractual, and military specifications. This role oversees quality assurance personnel, drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages audits and corrective actions, and ensures compliance with applicable customer standards and government defense requirements.

Quality Management:

• Help develop, implement, and maintain the company"s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, defense contracts, and regulatory standards.
• Lead internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and records.

Regulatory & Defense Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with defense industry regulations and standards.
• Support government inspections and customer audits.
• Manage quality requirements related to military specifications, defense contracts, and supplier quality programs.
• Coordinate with program management and engineering teams on contract quality requirements.

Quality Assurance Operations:

• Establish quality objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product conformity.
• Oversee inspection, testing, calibration, and quality control activities.
• Manage nonconformance reporting and disposition processes.

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA):

• Lead root cause analysis investigations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Track effectiveness of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies.

Supplier Quality Management:

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve performance.
• Ensure purchased materials meet contractual and technical requirements.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Leading and managing the QA/NDT team in the development, implementation, and execution of quality assurance processes and strategies.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement, and program management teams.

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship.
• BS Degree.
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys)
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• ERP and quality management software
• Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hampton, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hampton,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.