Title: Quality Manager

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Covenant is a global defense company headquartered in Washington, D.C., building long-range precision strike weapons for the United States and its allies. Its flagship munition, Anthem, combines heavy payload and long range at a fraction of the cost of comparable legacy systems, with production volumes designed to meet the demands of prolonged conflict. Designed as an end-to-end weapon system that is simple to store, transport, and field, Anthem is produced in the United States, Germany, and Israel. For more information, visit covenant.com

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control for our Grand Prairie, Texas manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure all products meet the rigorous standards required for defense manufacturing.

As a key member of the Operations organization, you will partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Production to drive a culture of quality throughout the organization. You will oversee product quality from supplier qualification through final inspection, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements while enabling efficient, scalable production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities for the Grand Prairie, TX manufacturing facility.
Develop, implement, and maintain the site's Quality Management System (QMS) to support defense manufacturing operations.
Establish inspection plans, quality procedures, and acceptance criteria for incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and finished products.
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure products are built to specification and meet customer quality requirements.
Lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification, audits, performance reviews, and corrective actions.
Develop and monitor quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting to drive operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, internal quality standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
Lead internal audits and support customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices.
Collaborate with Program Management and Operations to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks throughout production.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement focused on product reliability, manufacturing excellence, and customer satisfaction.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Quality Management within a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience supporting the defense, aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience bringing product line up to ISO 9001 and NATO AQAP 2110 standards
Experience leading root cause analysis, CAPA, and non-conformance investigations.
Experience managing supplier quality programs, audits, and supplier development initiatives.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and quality documentation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of AQAP standards and defense-specific quality assurance processes.
Experience launching or scaling quality systems within a new manufacturing facility.
Background in electronics, electromechanical assemblies, precision machining, composites, or complex mechanical systems.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent certification.
Experience working within a high-growth defense technology company or rapidly scaling manufacturing organization.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

You lead with a quality-first mindset and believe quality is built into every step of the manufacturing process—not inspected at the end.
You are a collaborative leader who works effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to solve complex production challenges.
You combine technical expertise with sound judgment, enabling rapid decision-making without compromising product integrity.
You are passionate about building robust quality systems that support high-rate manufacturing while meeting the demanding standards of the defense industry.
You thrive in fast-paced environments where ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence drive mission success.