UAS Quality Manager
Company: COLSA Corporation
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
General Summary: Leads the development, implementation, and
continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)
supporting UAS manufacturing, including hardware, embedded
software, and integrated systems. Ensures alignment with AS9100D
and ISO 9001 standards while supporting the establishment of a
compliant and scalable quality framework for a growing facility.
Partners with leadership to build and mature quality processes that
support production, compliance, and product reliability. Principal
Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions) Supports the
development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the
company’s Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with AS9100D and
ISO 9001 standards. Applies working knowledge of AS9100D
requirements to help establish compliant processes, documentation,
and controls within a new or scaling manufacturing environment.
Assists in preparing the organization for AS9100D certification,
including documentation development, process alignment, and audit
readiness. Develops and drives quality initiatives for UAS
platforms, subsystems, and supporting services. Ensures compliance
with applicable quality standards, customer requirements, and
internal procedures. Participates in internal and external audits,
including certification and customer audits, and supports
corrective actions as needed. Establishes and maintains QMS
documentation including procedures, policies, and work
instructions. Oversees inspection, testing, verification, and
validation activities for hardware and embedded systems. Manages
nonconformance reporting (NCR), corrective and preventive actions
(CAPA), and root cause analysis to support continuous improvement.
Supports configuration management and document control processes to
ensure proper handling of engineering changes and product
baselines. Partners with engineering, manufacturing, and supply
chain teams to ensure quality is integrated into design and
production processes. Assists in supplier quality activities,
including evaluation, monitoring, and issue resolution. Monitors
quality metrics and product performance data to identify trends and
improvement opportunities. Supports new product introduction (NPI),
First Article Inspection (FAI), and production readiness efforts.
Promotes a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous
improvement across the organization. At COLSA, people are our most
valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to
unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of
Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and
benefits here .
Keywords: COLSA Corporation, Chattanooga , UAS Quality Manager, Engineering , Huntsville, Tennessee
