Sr. Manager, Quality

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Quality to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, EHS, Quality & Mission Assurance the Sr. Manager, Quality will be responsible for daily execution of the quality function, ensuring continuous improvement, consistent adherence to customer requirements, and reliable production of conforming hardware. This position leads and manages a team of Quality Engineers, as well as Quality Supervisors who oversee Quality Technicians and Inspectors, across weekday and weekend shifts at both the Irvine and Santa Maria locations. This leader will drive quality engineering activities, supplier quality, calibration/metrology, quality control oversight, and cross-functional alignment with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly & Test, and Program teams. Key Duties and Responsibilities Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, Inspectors, and Technicians to ensure strong performance and continuous skill growth Implement quality strategies, processes, and improvements that align with company objectives and aerospace industry standards Drive innovation and maturity in the company quality approach and culture Establish, review and analyze quality performance indicators and metrics to evaluate process capability, product reliability, nonconformances, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements Drive root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and defect reduction using structured problem-solving and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce nonconformances and waste and improve manufacturing yield Oversee consistent execution of inspection, test, and quality control activities across all shifts to ensure repeatable, high-reliability product delivery Coordinate quality objectives with production and engineering teams to maximize product quality and reliability while controlling costs and reducing waste Maintain alignment with AS9100, ISO9001, DoD requirements, and customer-specific contractual deliverables Lead and manage the measuring and test equipment calibration/metrology program Address customer quality issues through structured investigations, timely co...