Quality Assurance and Configuration Management Lead

Job Title : Configuration Management / Quality Assurance (CM / QA) Lead

Location : Madison Heights, MI

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CM / QA Lead to join our team in Madison Heights, MI . This leadership role is responsible for establishing and maintaining enterprise-wide Configuration Management (CM) and Quality Assurance (QA) systems. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with defense industry standards and provide independent quality oversight across all company programs, including production contracts, UAS division, and prototype development.

This dual-discipline position integrates configuration and quality management for optimal efficiency while maintaining independence for objective review and risk mitigation.

Primary Responsibilities

Configuration Management

• Establish and implement company-wide CM policies, procedures, and standards
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) for all active programs
• Manage baselines for hardware, software, firmware, and documentation
• Oversee change control processes, configuration identification, and status accounting
• Coordinate CM activities across all programs and ensure traceability

Quality Management

Enterprise Oversight & Independent Review

Process Integration & Compliance

Data & Documentation Management

Strategic Leadership & Customer Interface

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Success Metrics

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the COO . Provides functional leadership and independent oversight of embedded CM / QA teams. Works closely with the Lead Supplier Quality Engineer and the Program Management Director for coordination and resource alignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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