Quality Director

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas • Pageland, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Aalberts Integrated piping systems, we have the best, most complete flow control device and connection technology portfolio in the industry. Our goal is to make it an easier and better buying experience by being the only organization that offers a complete line of flow control devices and piping systems solutions. The Community You Will Join: At Aalberts Integrated piping systems, we recognize the importance of providing our employees with a good work environment, exceptional leadership, and excellent benefits package. The Impact You Will Make: Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Director of Quality is a key member of the Operations Leadership Team responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of the Quality function across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role ensures consistent deployment of quality systems, policies, and performance standards to drive product excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The Director will lead a team of site Quality Managers and Engineers to strengthen customer satisfaction, minimize waste, and support operational excellence initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality leadership in large scale manufacturing environment , including multi-site responsibility .
• Demonstrated success implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 or equivalent quality systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and influence cross-functional leaders at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MES systems.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-site quality strategy aligned with corporate and operational goals.
• Serve as the top-level authority for Quality across all manufacturing sites and distribution centers.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality objectives.
• Provide direction and oversight for all Quality Managers and site quality teams, ensuring consistent processes and accountability.
• Lead the organization toward achieving and sustaining ISO 9001 certification, as well as any applicable customer or regulatory standards.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all facilities.
• Ensure QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) methodology is fully deployed and standardized at each site.
• Drive compliance with customer specifications, industry regulations, and internal standards for all products and processes.
• Manage internal and external quality audits, supplier audits, and customer visits.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Use data-driven insights to develop and execute strategic quality improvement plans across the business.
• Facilitate quarterly Quality Management Reviews and contribute to Continuous Improvement (CIP) programs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer quality concerns and oversee resolution of all customer complaints and nonconformances.
• Supporting all quality aspects in new project launch coming 2026 .
• Build strong relationships with customers through transparency, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Oversee supplier quality programs, including incoming inspection, qualification, and performance tracking.
• Establish and maintain performance metrics (PPM, scrap, warranty returns, audit scores, etc.) across all sites.
• Analyze trends and report findings to the Operations Leadership Team with recommended actions.
• Ensure consistent use of KPIs to monitor and drive performance improvement at all levels.
• Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing Quality Managers, Engineers, and Technicians across all sites.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving.
• Champion training programs for operators and supervisors on quality standards, defect prevention, and customer requirements.

Benefits

• This role includes bonus component.
• This role will observe our companies 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and competitive full suite benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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