Quality Director - Aerospace

Danaher•New Port Richey, FL

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, is a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification. 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.

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 a 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.