Senior Director, Quality - Aerospace

Stanley Black & Decker • Brea, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

As the Sr. Director of Quality, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company’s quality strategy across all aerospace manufacturing operations. This executive role ensures that products, processes, and systems meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and industry requirements. The Sr. Quality Director of Quality will collaborate with cross-functional and senior leadership, maintain Quality Management Systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support business objectives and growth.
You’ll be part of our Aerospace Team as an on-site employee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related technical field (master’s preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Aerospace Quality Manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record in implementing and leading Risk Management, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives (certification preferred).
• Experience with advanced quality tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, FAI).
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management, risk assessment, and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and interface with customers and regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
• Lean Certification
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company-wide quality vision, strategy, and objectives aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality organization, including site Quality Managers and cross-functional teams, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Communicate quality objectives, performance, and improvement plans to executive leadership, customers, and regulatory agencies
• Develop, implement and maintain an Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, FAA, EASA and other relevant standards
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, DoD, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage internal and external audits, certifications, and customer quality requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Customer Service) to integrate quality into all aerospace processes and new product introduction
• Champion Risk Management, Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality incidents, escapes, and non-conformances.
• Monitor and report key quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, DPPM, customer returns, audit findings) for quality performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee new product introduction (NPI) quality planning, including APQP, PPAP, FAI, and validation activities.
• Ensure robust process control, supplier quality management, and risk mitigation throughout the supply chain.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality matters, complaints, and audits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
• You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

What This Job Offers

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