Site Director of Quality

Integra Technologies.•Wichita, KS

40d

About The Position

The Site Quality Director is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, deploying, and sustaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS) that enables operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer confidence in a highly regulated electronics and aerospace manufacturing environment. This role serves as a strategic partner to the Site GM and functional leaders, embedding a culture of quality, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement across the site. The Director is accountable for quality strategy, organizational readiness, and execution across production, supply chain, engineering, and customer interfaces. With an expanding facility and increasing production volume, the Site Quality Director ensures that processes, equipment, suppliers, and personnel are qualified, capable, and aligned to customer, regulatory, and business requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience in electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments
At least 5–7 years of progressive quality leadership experience, including managing teams and influencing senior leadership
Demonstrated experience with AS9100, customer audits, and regulatory compliance in high-reliability industries
Electronics manufacturing, test, and packaging operations
MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750, and related military/aerospace standards
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate quality objectives into executable operational plans
Credible, hands-on leader who can operate effectively at both the executive and shop-floor levels
Lean Six Sigma deployment, SPC, PFMEA, and structured problem-solving
Change agent with strong influence, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
Resilient and adaptable leader who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
Computer skills (spreadsheets, ERP system, Microsoft suite).
Ability to understand technical drawings
Must be a United States Citizen in order to work on sensitive military and aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

Own and continuously improve the site’s AS9100-certified Quality Management System and all applicable industry, customer, and regulatory accreditations
Establish and execute a site-level quality strategy aligned with Micross enterprise objectives, customer expectations, and growth plans
Serve as a core member of the site leadership team, influencing business decisions through data-driven quality and risk insights
Drive a proactive “Culture of Quality,” accountability, and operational discipline throughout the organization.
Lead internal, customer, registrar, and government audits; ensure audit readiness at all times and timely, effective closure of findings
Own management review processes, including KPI definition, performance analysis, escalation, and corrective action effectiveness
Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations including AS9100, MIL-STD-883/750, REACH, RoHS, and conflict minerals requirements
Establish risk-based quality planning, including PFMEA, control plans, and change management governance
Ensure quality is built into daily operations through effective incoming, in-process, and final inspection strategies
Lead containment, disposition, and corrective action for nonconforming material, including Material Review Board (MRB) activities
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to address root cause, implement sustainable corrective actions, and prevent recurrence
Ensure equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and process validation activities are completed on time and to standard
Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and problem-solving methodologies
Drive measurable improvements in key quality and operational metrics such as yield, scrap, rework, customer escapes, and COPQ.
Leverage quality systems and digital tools to enhance visibility, traceability, and execution effectiveness.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and influence without authority to achieve site-wide quality objectives.
Act as the primary quality interface for key customers and external agencies
Lead customer communications related to audits, corrective actions, quality performance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Protect and enhance Micross’ reputation for high-reliability, mission-critical electronics
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing quality organization through clear objectives, coaching, and accountability
Establish succession plans and capability development for critical quality roles
Hire and supervise direct reports, providing guidance on day-to-day tasks, training, time management, employee evaluations and performance management. Ensure that direct reports adhere to policies, procedures, roles and regulations.
Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.