Group Manager Quality Engineering

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures.

• Ensuring adherence to master plans and schedules.

• Develops solutions to program problems and directs work of Quality Engineering team assigned to multiple programs.

• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Acts as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.

• Managing resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints.

• Contributes to the overall success of the company by developing and leading a motivated and productive staff.

• Establish/assess quality performance criteria in the execution of Program requirements.

• Develop/establish/maintain processes and metrics that support contract and AS9100 requirements.

• Contribute technically to Design/Project Reviews, V&V assessments, and Technical Boards.

• Review of work documents and procurement documents to ensure proper application of inspection requirements. 

• Manage the creation, update, and validation of Acceptance Data Packs.

• Manage the MR/MRB certification process and support technical assessment of nonconforming products.  

• Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods.

• Maintains statistical process controls. 

• Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests.  

• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations.  

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.  

• Contributes to team effort by mentoring team members and documenting quality processes.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related management area and seven (7) years of experience and three (3) years managing people.

• Must have a valid US Driver's License. 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer interface skills required.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

• Computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and Outlook.

• Excellent Excel skills to manipulate and analyze data to generate reports in a variety of formats.  

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

Child Development Center

Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks

Credit Union

Fitness Center

Barbershop

NASA Exchanges

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.

       

Compensation Details:

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

05/20/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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