Jobs · Engineering · Iowa

Global Quality Leader - Cyrel® & Artistri®

DuPont · Fort Madison, IA · 2 days ago
On-siteEngineering$129k–$202k/yrFull-time

Why Join Us

Shape the future of quality in a global, innovation-driven business. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.

What You'll Do

  • Lead Global Quality Strategy
  • Develop and execute the global quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Serve as the trusted advisor to leadership on quality, risk management, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
  • Drive alignment between business priorities and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus across the organization.
  • Own and Enhance the Quality Management System
  • Lead the global Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure alignment with customer, regulatory, and business requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and other applicable standards.
  • Drive audit readiness, management reviews, corrective actions, and continuous system improvements.
  • Standardize best practices globally while enabling strong local execution.
  • Elevate The Customer Experience
  • Ensure customer requirements are understood and consistently met.
  • Lead robust customer complaint and issue resolution processes.
  • Promote a customer-centric culture through training, coaching, and process excellence.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Lead business-wide performance improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, and risk-based methodologies.
  • Reduce quality losses, improve process capability, and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Leverage data analytics and performance metrics to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities.
  • Strengthen quality throughout product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support processes.
  • Advance Supplier Quality & Supply Chain Excellence
  • Develop and lead the supplier quality and supplier development strategy.
  • Oversee supplier qualification, audits, performance management, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Partner closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Technology, and Supply Chain teams to mitigate risk and ensure supply reliability.
  • Lead investigations and corrective actions related to supplier and material quality issues.
  • Build Organizational Capability
  • Lead and develop a network of site quality leaders and quality professionals.
  • Establish meaningful performance metrics and operating rhythms.
  • Champion professional development, coaching, succession planning, and quality excellence across the organization.
  • Promote recognition of quality achievements and best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
  • 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in quality, manufacturing, operations, product development, supplier quality, or continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated success leading global quality organizations and cross functional improvement initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001:2015, auditing, corrective action systems, and risk management.
  • Proven experience managing supplier quality, supplier development, contract manufacturing, and supply chain quality programs.
  • Ability to influence senior leaders and drive change across a complex global organization.
  • Experience using data analytics and digital tools to improve quality and operational performance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certifications such as CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA, Lead Auditor, Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, or similar credentials.

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