What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, Quality Assurance position at Virgin Galactic?
Virgin Galactic is seeking a Project Manager Quality Leader for our Delta class spaceships. This individual will lead the Project Management within Quality organization to ensure performance objectives are being met or exceeded. Interfacing with the Delta Spaceship suppliers, supply chain, program management and engineering team will be a large portion of the work in the near term to meet the on-time delivery of products from Delta Spaceship suppliers.
The Project Manager Quality Leader will provide structure with the following individual accountabilities :
- Manages projects and processes to ensure overall quality is continuously improving.
- Ability to lead collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive a results and breakdown barriers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and components
- Oversees quality engineering tasks to enhance product quality and to ensure high reliability and proper performance per product requirements.
- Perform trend analyses of Quality Non-Conformance data to identify potential problem areas, evaluate corrective actions, and measure performance over.
- Continuously evaluate and improve production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste
What you bring
Preferred
The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $79,300.00–$121,000.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit
Who We Are
Virgin Galactic is transforming humanity’s relationship with space. By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth. Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth. Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious - one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.
Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here .
EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.
PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.
Salary : $79,300 - $121,000
