Quality and Safety Manager

Job Type Full-time Description Job Title : Quality and Safety Manager Classification : Full-time, Salaried Exempt PRIMARY Location : Kymera CASL Houston, TX (Spring), with remote support and travel to other site in Chesapeake, VA and remote work sites in US and International. Reports To : General Manager Location: Onsite - Houston, TX, with 25%-30% average Travel to US & Intl. work sites. Job Overview The Quality and Safety Manager (Multi-Site) is responsible for leading, standardizing, and continuously improving the corporate Quality Management System (QMS) and safety programs across multiple operational locations, including shipboard and machine shop environments. This role ensures consistent implementation of quality systems and safety standards across all sites, both local and remote. The position oversees audits, non-conformance management, and corrective actions across geographically dispersed operations, while partnering with site leadership to drive compliance, performance, and continuous improvement. The role requires domestic and international travel, a valid driver’s license, U.S. citizenship or residency (ITAR compliance), and the physical ability to access Navy ship work environments. Key Responsibilities Multi-Site Quality Management System Leadership Lead, standardize, and maintain corporate Quality Management Systems aligned with ISO 9001, AS9100, QP1, and QP6 requirements across all locations. Ensure consistent implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of all applicable quality standards across domestic and international sites. Develop, maintain, and control quality documentation, ensuring alignment and accessibility across all locations. Establish standardized processes for managing product quality records, customer complaints, audits, corrective actions, and preventive actions. Coordinate and oversee internal audit programs across all sites, ensuring timely resolution of findings and non-conformances. Lead preparation and execution of third-party and customer audits, including those related to ISO, aerospace, and SSPC/AMPP (QP1/QP6) certifications. Oversee company-wide corrective and preventive action systems, ensuring effectiveness and consistency. Manage and standardize calibration programs across all locations. Analyze quality trends across sites, identify systemic issues, and implement enterprise-level improvements. Monitor, report, and communicate quality performance metrics across all operational locations. Multi-Site Safety & Environmental Management Oversee and standardize safety programs across all locations, ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations. Ensure consistent implementation of safety policies, procedures, and reporting systems across multiple job sites. Manage customer-required safety and environmental reporting across all applicable locations. Partner with site leadership to develop and maintain environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs. Support and coordinate HSE initiatives across geographically dispersed teams. Oversee third-party safety training programs and ensure consistent recordkeeping across all sites. Prepare and consolidate monthly HSE reports reflecting multi-site performance. Leadership, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Lead and develop a team of 8 direct reports, ensuring alignment across multiple locations and functions. Serve as a central resource and subject matter expert for ISO 9001, AS9100, QP1, and QP6 standards across the organization. Influence and mentor employees at all levels, promoting a unified culture of quality, safety, and accountability across locations. Drive cross-site collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practice standardization. Lead root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and follow-up across multiple operations. Champion continuous improvement initiatives and support lean methodologies across all sites. Partner with operations and leadership teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and quality/safety goals. Flexibility and Adaptability Perform other duties as assigned. This role supports a dynamic, multi-site organization where responsibilities may evolve based on operational needs. Benefits Summary At Kymera International , we provide a competitive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial security, including: Generous Time Off: 11 annual company-pai