We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Quality to lead Aurora’s focus on delivering products and services that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The VP of Quality Assurance is responsible for overseeing and leading the quality assurance and quality control functions within the organization. In this capacity, they will develop and implement strategies to drive continuous improvement in quality processes and systems, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction and company performance.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures all products and services meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve the effectiveness of quality assurance processes, ensuring our products and the products we receive from our suppliers meet these standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the quality assurance team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and customer service, to identify and address quality issues and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead quality audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Drive the implementation of quality management systems (QMS), ensuring compliance with standards such as AS9100D and IA9100.
• Develop and manage the quality assurance budget, ensuring efficient use of resources to achieve quality objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in quality assurance and incorporate them into the organization's quality strategy.
• Serve as a key contributor to long term strategic planning as part of the senior leadership team.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and cultivate an inclusive work environment.

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.