Director, Quality

Delta Research • Livonia, MI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Delta Precision Components, LLC and its divisions, Delta Gear and Delta Research, manufacture advanced gears, precision gears, shafts, splines, carriers, housings, gauges, and other components and assemblies, primarily for the aerospace and defense industry. The company is an AS9100- and ISO 9001-registered facility.

Reporting to the Vice President, Quality, the Director, Quality will lead the company’s quality strategy, systems, and culture. The role is responsible for product quality, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, and provides leadership for quality professionals. The position is on-site, with no opportunity to work remotely. Candidates should be immediately available. The company does not provide immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success developing and leading certified quality management systems and customer-focused quality initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, change management, and customer relationship skills.
• Proven record of driving measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Broad experience that includes start-up, multi-site, acquisitions, and significant business transformation.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Certifications such as Lead Auditor and completion of Quality Training.
• Broad experience that includes start-up, multi-site, and significant business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s quality vision, strategy, and performance objectives.
• Lead Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
• Maintain compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry quality standards, including AS9100.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive quality management, problem resolution, and performance improvement.
• Champion root cause analysis, corrective actions, risk mitigation, and defect prevention.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to improve operational excellence and business performance.
• Lead customer audits, internal audits for the site and divisions, management reviews, and quality system assessments.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing quality organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director