REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality assurance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience working in an AS9100 (or similar standard) manufacturing and inspection environment
• 5+ years of experience in developing and implementing quality procedures and work instructions in aerospace or aviation
• High intelligence, high energy, and high integrity
• Excellent understanding of the aerospace industry standards and regulations
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Very high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively share knowledge and build the collective mindshare of the company
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality assurance software
• A high degree of emotional intelligence: ability to collaborate closely with coworkers in a respectful and empathetic manner
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data

JOB PURPOSE:

At H3X, we are building the most advanced electric propulsion systems in the world to enable sustainable aviation. At >10 kW/kg power density, the HPDM family of integrated motor drives is a step change in electric propulsion technology and removes one of the main barriers blocking widespread proliferation of electric aircraft. We have several power classes of motors ranging from 30kW to 3MW and are selling to markets of aviation, aerospace and defense, marine, and specialized ground vehicles.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join our rapidly growing team here in Louisville, Colorado. The Quality Manager will be responsible for building our Quality Management System (QMS) and promoting continuous process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) that complies with the required industry standards (AS9100 / ISO 9001), accreditation requirements, and business requirements across the organization through existing and new procedures- Train staff on QMS processes and procedures
• Monitor and audit product quality and production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Identify and conduct root cause analysis on quality issues and implement corrective action plans
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential quality issues
• Work closely with the team to improve QMS, while ensuring compliance with customer standards and staying agile in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to new business opportunities and communicate the impact on the QMS
• Develop and execute quality roadmap to determine the level of quality system required
• Be flexible with the quality system based on the specific requirements for different projects
• Manage all external registration requirements to ensure they are met. Liaise with external bodies on all matters relating to registration
• Ensure that all quality records and documents are maintained, updated, and stored securely
• Develop and manage quality budgets and timelines