Associate Manager - Program Quality Engineer -Orlando, FL

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL Until 9/4/2026 First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted July 6, 2026
Job description
STEM degree or equivalent experience / combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

Must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Ability to develop a vision for the team or an organization and develop and implement tactical actions to achieve the vision.

Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with strong skills in AS9100 certification and compliance requirements.

Process improvement / process control experience.
Understanding of quality, procurement, operations, and risk management processes.

Demonstrated ability to perform as Full Spectrum Leader which includes: (1) Deliver Results, (2) Shape the Future, (3) Build Effective Relationships, (4) Energize the Team and (5) Model Personal Excellence, Integrity and Accountability.

Demonstrated ability to develop strong multi-functional team and develop strong customer relationships.

Ability to give, receive, and act on critical feedback.

Ability to form creative partnerships to improve execution and competitive performance.

Experience and able to work complex projects from start to finish.

Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of the organization to identify and drive systemic root cause and corrective action utilizing quantitative and qualitative analytical methods.

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodology.

Excellent interpersonal skills needed for collaboration, communication, and presentations.

Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision required.

Previous Quality experience, interpreting and applying contractual and AS9100 / ISO90001 requirements.

Excellent technical skills, communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrated talent development and team building skills.

Ability to travel 25-50% of time to domestic sites may be required as well as overtime to support production and customer milestones.
About this role

Summary

Lead aerospace quality projects, ensure compliance, develop teams, improve processes, and manage customer relations.

Job title

Associate Manager - Program Quality Engineer

Experience level

professional experience

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Orlando, FL; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AS9100ISO9001process improvementlean six sigmaproject management

Preferred skills

team buildingcommunicationpresentationrisk management

Specializations

AS9100ISO9001process improvementlean six sigmaquality management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Orlando, FL, USA

On-site City