Director, Quality and Compliance

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering, and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

About the role

This position has full accountability for the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100, MIL Perf 38534, and customer/industry-specific requirements. The role provides strategic and operational quality leadership across all aspects of the business from design to new product introduction and customer interface through to manufacturing, supply chain, and post-delivery support within a highly regulated aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and continually improve the AS9100D (IA9100)-compliant QMS across all business functions, ensuring customer and industry-specific requirements such as Mil Perf 38534 are addressed.
• Ensure the QMS is maintained in accordance with all changes in standards and regulations.
• Act as the central point for all audits, ensuring all audit findings are addressed with robust corrective actions and appropriate timescales.
• Coordinate resolution to customer issues across multiple functions, including design, program management, process engineering, and supply chain.
• Ensure appropriate communication of sensitive customer issues to senior leadership.
• Responsible for identifying and driving Quality KPI’s in accordance with business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and act as site champion for corporate continuous improvement initiatives, driving scrap and yield metrics while developing a pipeline of core tool SMEs.
• Drive Quality team bench strength using talent assessment to provide career development, focusing on core quality tools, industry requirements such as IPC/IA9100/IA9145/Mil Perf 38534, and data analytics.
• Drive supplier quality to reduce the impact of supply chain on manufacturing quality and lead times.
• Develop suppliers using an APQP approach to continually improve their process capability and compliance while reducing cost.
• As a member of the site senior management team, participate and engage with all functions to drive a people-centric quality culture.
• Perform special assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of microelectronics/microwave processes and process controls.
• IPC certification and knowledge of relevant requirements.
• AS9100/ISO9001/IATF TS16949 experience.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, science, or related fields.
• 10 years of experience in microelectronics/microwave manufacturing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Accident benefits and life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $131,754 - $231,705.

Additional compensation may include an annual or quarterly company bonus based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shifts may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Compliance

• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC.
• Ability to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents.
• Recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation.
• Understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL).
• Understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US.
• Manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.