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    "description": "<p>FMS Aerospace is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Quality Manager</span> to join our Huntsville team. The Quality Manager is responsible for leading, developing, updating and maintaining the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with revolving AS9100 standards and customer/regulatory requirements. This role oversees all quality-related functions across various departments, ensuring consistent adherence to quality policies and procedures, and facilitates the company’s best practices within an aerospace/ aviation environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Quality Manager provides leadership for quality assurance initiatives, including First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), and continuous improvement efforts to ensure product integrity, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Quality Systems Manual (QSM) Oversight &amp; Ownership</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop, implement, and maintain the AS9100-compliant Quality Management System across all departments having an in-depth knowledge of all company processes and procedures.</li>\n<li>Uphold/ensure company-wide adherence to internal quality policies, procedures, and industry regulations.</li>\n<li>Lead internal and external audits, including AS9100 certification and surveillance audits.</li>\n<li>Act as the primary liaison with customers and regulatory bodies on quality-related matters.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Quality Assurance &amp; 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It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. Bridger Aerospace has grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack fleet, Special Missions Sensor Equipped Aircraft, and the largest privately operated Super Scooper fleet in the world. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Located in Huntsville, AL within minutes of the cultural center of downtown Huntsville.</p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Benefits and Perks</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry-competitive compensation package</li>\n<li>Company performance-based bonus plan</li>\n<li>Equity stock-based compensation package</li>\n<li>Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents</li>\n<li>401k with company match</li>\n<li>PTO &amp; holiday pay</li>\n<li>Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverages</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</span></p>\n<p>Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates. 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