Director of Quality - Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Job Summary

A leading designer and manufacturer of technologically sophisticated defense systems is seeking an experienced Quality Director. Our organization combines the close-knit teamwork and visibility of a smaller company with the stability and resources of a large global organization.

The Quality Director will lead the company’s quality assurance and quality management programs. As a member of the site’s senior leadership team, this position will work closely and collaboratively with internal departments, customers, and suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary leader of the company’s quality management systems.
• Ensure processes consistently deliver outstanding quality across all products and services.
• Review and respond to customer concerns and quality-related issues.
• Identify and implement improvements to departmental and company processes.
• Develop, monitor, and report internal and external quality KPIs and performance metrics.
• Proactively analyze quality data to identify root causes, trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive action initiatives.
• Work closely with other departments, customers, and suppliers to manage and resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop, initiate, and monitor strategic quality initiatives throughout the organization.
• Approve, evaluate, and manage external providers and suppliers.
• Lead, manage, train, and develop quality personnel.
• Support and lead internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality standards and customer requirements.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and quality management systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, procedures, and other technical documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to evaluate priorities and manage multiple changing projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, employees, and senior leadership.
• Ability to travel occasionally. Out-of-state and international travel may be required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Quality management experience involving aerospace or defense products is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory and management experience.
• Experience leading and maintaining ISO quality management certifications.
• AS9100 and NADCAP certification or audit experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing quality metrics, corrective actions, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.
• Must meet applicable U.S. person requirements for access to export-controlled products, information, or technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000