Job Description

Company: X-Bow Systems

Location: Luling, TX (On-Site)

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

X-Bow Systems is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead and manage all aspects of Quality Assurance for Procurement and Manufacturing across multiple programs. This role spans the entire lifecycle, from initial customer interaction through development, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and final delivery of products supporting the Aerospace Industry. Reporting directly to the Director of Quality Assurance, this position is integral to ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery of products.

We are looking for a candidate with strong communication, organizational, and management skills, combined with broad experience in Quality Management within a manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing manufactured products with minimal oversight and shorter-than-usual timelines. We value energy, flexibility, adaptability, and enthusiasm for being part of a highly competent and successful team.

This position is on-site at the X-Bow Facility in Luling, TX, with 25% travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement quality strategies, methods, and systems to support production while ensuring compliance with Government contracts, as applicable.
• Provide leadership and coordination for the Operations team, including Manufacturing and Quality & Mission Excellence.
• Act as a liaison between the Operations team and other organizational departments.
• Ensure products are manufactured, tested, and delivered on schedule to meet contract deadlines.
• Oversee demand inputs to coordinate, forecast, and report on performance, risks, and mitigation plans to factory management.
• Coordinate strategic planning across programs for common parts/builds and equipment utilization.
• Facilitate and/or support program meetings, provide status updates and present Operations progress to site leadership.
• Act as a manager within the Production Operations team, providing training and mentoring to team members.
• Support project and manufacturing planning, including personnel assignments, work efforts, customer requirements, deliverables development, and tracking.
• Assist with Contract Review, Purchase Orders, Receiving Inspection, and Inventory management activities related to program procurements.
• Instruct employees on Quality procedures and requirements, particularly regarding material compliance, acceptance, and production.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, documenting processes, and presenting findings.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Familiarity with document control processes and maintaining quality records.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks within critical deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education:
• B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Sciences or Manufacture Applied disciplines with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• M.S. in Engineering or Sciences may substitute for years of experience.
• Security Clearance, preferred.
• Experience:
• Defense industry experience in roles such as Quality Assurance Manager, Manufacturing/Operations Manager, Project Manager, Engineering Manager, or Supply Chain Manager.
• Preferred experience with MRP/SAP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint).

General Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Must meet federal government requirements for access to government information; dual citizenship may preclude meeting this requirement.

About X-Bow Systems

X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. (pronounced "Crossbow") is a U.S. defense technology and rocket propulsion company that has developed an innovative, low-cost method to manufacture solid rocket motors. Our propulsion technology, space launch capabilities, and modular boost platforms make us unique and highly desirable aerospace supplier to the defense and national security industries.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.