Quality Director - Aerospace

At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety, and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health.

About the role

The Quality Director – Aerospace is responsible for leading and overseeing the quality strategy, systems, and operations across multiple sites within the assigned region. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and fosters a culture of quality excellence. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep expertise in quality systems, regulatory compliance, manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration. This position reports to the VP, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs and is part of the Quality Team located in New Port Richey, FL and will be an on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Aerospace business quality strategies aligned with corporate objectives while serving as the Aerospace business point of contact for quality-related escalations and problem solving.
• Lead and mentor site quality leaders to ensure consistent execution of quality systems and standards.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS, ISO, FAA, EASA, Part 145, FAR, NADCAP, and DFAR requirements etc.).
• Oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Develop and manage the regional quality resource and capacity planning.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, and root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Management); Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in regulated Aerospace and Military industries and in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Certification in quality (e.g., ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt).

Schedule

• Willingness to travel as required (up to 30% and noting that the primary Aerospace site apart from NPR, FL is located in Redruth, UK).

Benefits

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.