Senior Manager, Quality
Apply NowCompany: Parry Labs
Location: Columbia, MD 21044
Description:
Who Are We?
At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We're redefining the edge of the increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.
Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.
About The Role
Parry Labs is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Quality to join our team. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee and guide a team of quality engineers and inspectors across both hardware and software domains. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive quality assurance strategies, ensuring that both hardware and software products meet rigorous design specifications and regulatory standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Why Join Parry Labs?
At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity and collaboration. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.
Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.
No One Has Time for Long Job Applications!
We completely understand, that is why we have made the application process easy. We promise. This will be simple.
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR@parrylabs.com or call (256) 682-7145 to let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We're redefining the edge of the increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.
Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.
About The Role
Parry Labs is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Quality to join our team. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee and guide a team of quality engineers and inspectors across both hardware and software domains. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive quality assurance strategies, ensuring that both hardware and software products meet rigorous design specifications and regulatory standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of quality engineers, and inspectors across hardware and software domains.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance the team's skills in quality assurance and compliance.
- Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies for hardware and software products.
- Oversee the inspection and testing of hardware components and systems to ensure they meet design specifications and regulatory standards.
- Implement quality control measures in manufacturing processes to prevent defects and ensure product reliability.
- Work with suppliers and partners to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the supply chain.
- Lead the development and execution of software testing strategies, including automated and manual testing.
- Oversee the implementation of software quality assurance processes, including code reviews, testing, and defect tracking.
- Ensure that hardware and software products comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead efforts to maintain ISO9001 certification and compliance.
- Analyze quality data and metrics to identify areas for improvement in processes, products, and systems.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Prepare and present quality reports, including trend analysis, defect rates, and compliance status.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in quality engineering/mission assurance.
- Strong background in quality control, compliance, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO9001, FDA regulations, or industry-specific standards).
- Expertise in developing and implementing quality assurance strategies for hardware and software products.
- In-depth knowledge of inspection processes, testing methods (both manual and automated), and defect tracking.
- Experience working with suppliers and partners to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the supply chain.
- Strong experience in developing and executing software testing strategies, including automated and manual testing approaches.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for hardware and software products (e.g., ISO9001, FDA, CE Marking).
- Familiarity with testing tools and software (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, etc.).
Why Join Parry Labs?
At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity and collaboration. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.
Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.
No One Has Time for Long Job Applications!
We completely understand, that is why we have made the application process easy. We promise. This will be simple.
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR@parrylabs.com or call (256) 682-7145 to let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.