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Quality Program Manager

Aurora Flight Sciences and Careers
Columbus, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026

Quality Program Manager

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Quality Program Manager to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

The role of the Quality Program Manager (QPM) is to act as the primary point of contact (POC) for all customer/program specific quality management activities within the assigned program office. The QPM proactively manages actions required to ensure 100% Quality while maintaining 100% on-time delivery performance on behalf of the program.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master 4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).
  • Knowledge and experience in AS9100 QMS environment.
  • Composite and/or metallic aircraft manufacturing and assembly experience.
  • Proficient with MS Office suite.
  • Must be a US Person.

Preferred Requirements

  • 10 years in program management role in Quality and/or Quality Engineering.
  • Minitab or equivalent statistical data analysis experience ASQ certifications in Quality Management, Quality Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Auditing.
  • Experience with FAA conformity processes and documents (e.g., 8130).

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
  • Ability to transport objects up to 35 pounds as well as consistently stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb and kneel.
  • Must be able to work alternate shifts and/or extended hours if required.
  • Work onsite in Columbus, MS.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

  • Minimum Range: $68,000.00 to $122,000.00
  • Maximum Range: $84,000.00 to $149,000.00

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary : $68,000 - $149,000

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