Senior Director, Quality

thyssenkrupp Materials•Auburn, WA

About The Position

The Sr. Director of Quality is the executive architect of our quality strategy. You will lead the total Quality organization across multiple sites, ensuring every component meets the uncompromising safety standards of the aerospace industry. Your mission is to evolve our Quality Management System (QMS) from a compliance requirement into a competitive advantage by driving zero-defect manufacturing and world-class reliability.

Requirements

B.S. in Aerospace, Business, or related technical field.
10+ years in Aerospace & Defense manufacturing; trade compliance leadership in manufacturing or defense production.
Deep knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, BIS, and DDTC requirements.
Proven experience implementing CMMC Level 2 or NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements.
Strong experience governing technical data across engineering and production environments.
5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-site operations.
Expert knowledge of AS9102 (First Article Inspection) , Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Ability to travel up to 25% of time

Nice To Haves

MBA or M.S. in Quality Management highly preferred.
ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
CMMC Certified Professional or cybersecurity governance certification.
Legal, export compliance, or regulatory certification.
Experience with multi-site manufacturing environments supporting defense programs.

Responsibilities

Strategic Governance : Define and execute the multi-year quality roadmap; align quality objectives with global business growth and P&L targets.
Regulatory & Certification: Maintain absolute compliance with AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001, and CMMC certifications. Act as the primary liaison for the FAA , DCMA, and major Primes (e.g., Boeing, Airbus, Textron).
Zero-Defect Culture : Champion Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Built in Quality (BIQ) to ensure quality is "designed in" rather than "inspected in."
Operational Excellence: Oversee Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes for major non-conformances; utilize Six Sigma methodologies to aggressively reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
Supplier Quality : Lead a global supplier audit program to ensure the integrity of the entire value chain.
Talent Development : Direct, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of Quality Managers across decentralized locations.
Direct enterprise-wide trade compliance strategy across all manufacturing operations.
Oversee ITAR/EAR/CUI jurisdiction, classification, export licensing, and Technology Control Plans.
Lead CMMC 2.0 Level 2 implementation, ensuring NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 controls are fully adopted.
Ensure secure handling of engineering CAD files, CNC programs, PLM/ERP/MES data, and controlled technical information.
Manage restricted-party screening, audits, investigations, and supplier compliance oversight.
Integrate export-control and cybersecurity practices into manufacturing workflows and global supply chains.
Maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, SPRS entries, and all compliance documentation across sites.