Quality Director - Energy+

Danaher • Cortland, MD

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? 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. And 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. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Quality Director – Americas 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 Cortland, NY; Timonium, MD; Deland, FL, San Diego, CA; and Putnam, CT 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 industry (e.g., Automotive, Chemical, Food & Beverage, Military, Electronics, Paper, etc.. ).
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally as required (up to 30%).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional quality strategies aligned with corporate objectives while serving as the regional 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., ISO, FDA Food & Beverage, PEC, ECHA, 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.

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 .
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees