What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality Systems & ASTM Standards Compliance position at Powrachute?
Based in Hastings, MI, you will guide our end-to-end quality system and ensure every product aligns with applicable ASTM requirements. As the senior owner of compliance and quality, you’ll mentor a high-performing team, elevate processes, and champion continuous improvement across the business.
A Day in the RoleMorning may start with a review of overnight quality metrics and a stand-up with your QA leaders. Midday could include partnering with engineering and operations to resolve a nonconformance, then conducting a layered audit on a critical process. In the afternoon, you’ll finalize a management report on compliance trends and steer a cross-functional session to embed corrective actions. Throughout, you’ll be tracking changes to ASTM standards and translating them into pragmatic procedures.
Core Accountabilities- Create, refine, and deploy quality policies and procedures aligned to ASTM standards and internal quality management systems.
- Oversee quality control activities and ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory and customer requirements.
- Lead, coach, and develop the QA organization; instill best practices and a learning mindset.
- Plan and execute routine audits and gap assessments; drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.
- Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to rapidly address quality issues.
- Monitor industry developments and evolving ASTM regulations to maintain ongoing compliance.
- Prepare executive-ready dashboards and reports on quality performance and compliance status.
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and engagement across all teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 7 years in quality and compliance, including 3 years leading teams.
- Expertise with ASTM standards and quality management systems.
- History of successfully launching and sustaining quality initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail orientation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to thrive amid shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bonus: Certifications such as Six Sigma or ASQ.
- AS9100 Quality Systems
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- AS9100 Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Control Software
If you’re ready to elevate quality and compliance while developing exceptional talent, we’d love to connect.
Salary : $25 - $30