Director of Quality

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems across U.S. and global operations.
• Led quality initiatives utilizing the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM), ISO standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Manage the daily operations of the Quality Department, including Quality Engineering, supplier quality, and customer quality activities.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain.
• Administer internal quality audits, corrective actions, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Monitor and report key quality performance metrics (KPIs/OPIs) and implement improvement plans where needed.
• Oversee Material Review Board (MRB) activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Serve as Management Representative for the Quality Management System.
• Ensure production processes, inspections, and testing meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Serve as a liaison between global operations and local facilities to achieve a standardized "One World, One Quality" approach.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources while driving operational efficiency.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke (mistake proofing), and 6S workplace organization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• AQSC Certification (CQE, CQM, or similar) is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineering, quality management, or manufacturing.
• Previous leadership or management experience within a manufacturing environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF/TS 16949 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100 is a plus.
• Experience with APQP, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement tools.
• Experience leading internal audits, supplier quality, and customer quality initiatives.
• Knowledge of MRB processes and nonconforming material disposition.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence continuous improvement efforts.