Quality Manager – KP for US Navy Program

About the role

Amentum is seeking an experienced Quality Manager – KP to support a critical US Navy program located on Diego Garcia. The role will lead the implementation and enforcement of the contractor’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure full compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and enforce the QMS across all project facets, ensuring adherence to contract policies and best practices.
• Maintain on‑site presence during government working hours and be available within two hours after hours when required.
• Oversee quality audits, inspections, and evaluations to verify compliance with QMS procedures and ISO standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify non‑conformances, implement corrective actions, and sustain quality performance.
• Report directly to senior corporate officials, preparing detailed summaries of quality activities, findings, and corrective measures.
• Lead and mentor the quality team, guiding them on inspection protocols, QMS compliance, and technical standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related scientific field from an accredited institution.
• Current Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) certification or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience developing and enforcing QMS programs on contracts of similar size and complexity.
• Proven ability to manage quality assurance programs and lead multidisciplinary teams in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and best practices for QMS implementation.

Required skills

• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation
• ISO 9001 standards
• CMQ/OE certification
• Quality auditing and inspection