Quality Manager

About the role

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy.

Responsibilities

• Establish comprehensive quality management systems spanning engineering requirements through field deployment for defense electronics products
• Develop supplier quality programs including vendor audits, component certifications, and performance scorecards for mission-critical defense systems
• Implement quality control processes for high-volume electronics manufacturing including incoming inspection, in-process monitoring, and final testing protocols
• Lead reliability engineering initiatives including failure analysis, accelerated life testing, and field performance tracking to ensure mission readiness
• Create quality documentation frameworks to support defense contracting compliance, regulatory audits, and customer qualification requirements
• Drive cross-functional quality improvements across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to minimize defects and optimize product reliability
• Architect and build a world class quality team from the ground up
• You should have the following
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field with 5+ years of quality management experience
• Proven experience implementing quality systems for high-volume electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong background in reliability engineering including failure analysis, MTBF calculations, accelerated life testing, and field data analysis
• Hands-on experience with defense industry standards including MIL-STD specifications, ITAR compliance, and government contracting quality requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier quality management including vendor audits, incoming inspection protocols, and supply chain risk assessment
• Proficiency with quality management tools including statistical process control, Six Sigma methodologies, and quality management software systems
• Experience building quality processes from scratch in startup or high-growth manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of electronics testing methodologies including environmental testing, EMI/EMC compliance, and component-level failure analysis
• Strong project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive quality initiatives across engineering and manufacturing

Requirements

• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management system implementation and auditing
• Background in RF/microwave electronics quality control and testing methodologies
• Previous startup experience in defense technology or dual-use technology companies
• Experience with government customer quality reviews and defense contractor audits
• US Salary Range
• $150,000 - $225,000 USD
• We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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