Job Overview
The Quality Director is accountable for developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with customer requirements and regulatory obligations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the highest standards of product quality and supporting organizational continuous improvement goals.
* Develop and Implement Quality Standards: Lead the creation, documentation, and implementation of quality standards. Guide the organization through successful audits and third-party certifications.
* Security and Compliance: Ensure quality processes align with applicable security regulations. Monitor and ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements.
* Customer Satisfaction: Address and resolve quality issues quickly to maintain excellent customer relations.
* Internal Quality Management: Oversee internal quality processes, ensuring documentation meets company and industry standards. Lead internal audits, corrective actions, and quality reviews.
* Regulatory and Export Compliance: Maintain a strong understanding of export regulations and ensure adherence to relevant compliance standards.
* Corrective and Preventive Actions: Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective measures to reduce nonconformities and improve process reliability.
* Vendor Quality Management: Evaluate and oversee supplier quality performance. Collaborate with vendors and purchasing to resolve quality issues.
* Audit and Reporting: Conduct and manage internal audits. Prepare detailed reports on product performance and audit findings.
* Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging Six Sigma methodologies.
* Equipment and Asset Management: Oversee equipment calibration programs and property control systems.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
* Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
* Experience supervising or leading inspection or quality teams.
* Strong background in quality systems and audits.
* Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
* Demonstrated success in leading audits and achieving third-party certification.
* Hands-on knowledge of ITAR compliance, engineering drawings, inspection tools, and military specifications.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.