Director of Quality Assurance

About the role

The Director of Quality Assurance is a senior leadership role with cross-site responsibility for all quality functions across two manufacturing locations. Reporting to the COO, this leader will oversee a team of approximately 15 people across four functional areas: Compliance, Sparks Site Quality, Benicia Site Quality, and Supplier Quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all quality functions across multiple manufacturing sites, including: Compliance Management, Site Quality Operations – Facility 1 (10 direct reports), Site Quality Operations – Facility 2 (3 direct reports), and Supplier Quality Management.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action programs.
• Develop and strengthen supplier quality strategies and performance.
• Identify and mitigate operational and quality risks proactively.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to achieve business objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, quality excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive aerospace quality leadership experience with strong knowledge of AS9100 standards and certification requirements.
• Direct experience working with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) – required.
• Proven expertise in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies and problem-solving frameworks.
• Experience leading supplier quality programs within multi-site or enterprise-level organizations.
• Strong process improvement background, including Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience supporting both commercial and defense aerospace programs.
• Demonstrated success in risk identification, mitigation, and quality system enhancement.
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and build high-performing teams.
• Executive presence with the ability to effectively communicate and represent quality initiatives at the senior leadership level.

Pay

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary commensurate with experience and geographic location, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus of up to 20% of W-2 earnings.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being