Director Of Quality

Director of Quality

Location: Plainview, NY (Onsite)

Schedule: Full-time

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead and scale a high-performing quality organization within a well-established aerospace manufacturing environment. This leadership role oversees a team of up to 50 professionals and is responsible for driving quality strategy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This is a succession-driven opportunity due to an upcoming retirement, offering strong visibility and the ability to shape the future of quality operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers, technicians, inspectors, and administrative personnel (up to 50 employees)
• Establish, maintain, and enforce quality systems to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards (AS9100, FAA, etc.)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding quality compliance, audits, and issue resolution
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to monitor and improve supplier quality and performance
• Track, analyze, and report quality metrics to executive leadership; recommend improvements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and strengthen quality culture
• Oversee First Article Inspection (FAI) processes (AS9102) and participate in Material Review Board (MRB)
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, including certification and Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA)
• Develop and manage department budgets and resources
• Support internal and external audit readiness and execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline (BSEE preferred)
• 10 years of quality assurance experience, including progression into leadership roles
• Strong background in aerospace manufacturing
• Direct experience with FAA regulations, certification, and PMA processes
• Proven experience with:
  • Root cause analysis & corrective actions
  • Quality systems (AS9100 or similar)
  • Team leadership and development
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supplier quality and vendor performance management
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (AS9102) and Material Review Board (MRB)
• Experience supporting or leading quality audits
• Professional certifications such as CQE, CQA, or similar

What Sets You Apart

• Strategic leader with a hands-on approach to solving complex quality challenges
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership
• Passion for continuous improvement and building a quality-first culture
• Ability to balance big-picture strategy with operational execution

Work Environment & Benefits

• Modern manufacturing facility in Plainview, NY
• Collaborative, engineering-driven workplace with strong tenure and stability
• Exposure to advanced aerospace systems and applications

Why Join?

• This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at an employee-owned aerospace company with a strong legacy and forward-looking culture. You’ll have the chance to influence both people and processes, while helping drive operational excellence and product quality at scale.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainview, NY.

The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Plainview,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $72 - $85