Director of Quality - Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the company quality strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and manufacturing priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the quality organization including quality engineers, inspectors, and system administrators.
• Develop, document, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., AS9100, ITAR, NADCAP where applicable) and manage external and internal audits.
• Oversee supplier quality management program including qualification, performance monitoring, corrective actions, and supplier development.
• Direct root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for product and process nonconformances.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, DPMO, OTD related to quality) and use data to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
• Drive process capability and reliability initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce variation, waste, and costs.
• Manage metrology and inspection capability requirements, including calibration, measurement systems analysis (MSA), and laboratory controls.
• Capture cross-functional problem solving with engineering, production, procurement, and program management to resolve quality risks and support new product introductions.
• Represent the company to customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities on quality matters; lead customer quality reviews and resolve escalations.
• Develop and manage quality department budget, staffing, training, and performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Manufacturing and Quality Management with a minimum of 10 years in progressively responsible quality roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a precision casting environment highly desired.
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industries and familiarity with industry-specific requirements.
• Hands-on knowledge of AS9100 implementation and surveillance audits.
• Familiarity with ITAR compliance and export control considerations.
• NADCAP experience or auditor familiarity for special processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional quality teams and programs at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, auditing, CAPA, FMEA, control plans, and measurement system analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing supplier quality performance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays