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Director Quality and Mission Assurance

Honeywell Aerospace•San Jose, CA
•$203,000 - $254,000

About The Position

The Director of Quality leads the overall quality strategy, systems, and operations to ensure products meet standards for compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction. The role oversees Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Documentation, Calibration, and In-Process Inspection, and leads a multidisciplinary quality organization of more than 25 employees. The Director has three direct reports: the Supplier Quality Manager, Manager of QA Support, and Quality Engineering Manager. The Director works cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Management to integrate quality throughout the product lifecycle. The position maintains and enhances ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems, oversees audits and corrective actions, and develops quality metrics and executive reporting. Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance and meet U.S. person requirements under export control laws.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of progressive experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering roles.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience managing diverse quality teams.
  • Strong understanding of quality control, quality engineering, supplier quality, inspection processes, and documentation control systems.
  • Experience with quality management systems, audits, and compliance frameworks.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and quality improvements.
  • Ability to lead, develop, and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strategic thinking and ability to build long-term quality capabilities.
  • Ability to collaborate and influence across organizational boundaries.
  • Data-driven decision-making skills and executive presence.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in highly regulated industries such as medical, aerospace, or semiconductor.
  • Knowledge of reliability engineering, statistical process control, and root-cause methodologies.
  • Experience with calibration systems and supplier development programs.
  • Experience navigating challenging Raytheon Q-Note flow downs.
  • Experience with SAP ERP systems and/or Siemens Teamcenter PLM systems.

Responsibilities

  • Define the quality vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Lead and mentor the Supplier Quality Manager, QA Support Manager, and Quality Engineering Manager, building a cohesive, high-performing quality organization.
  • Oversee Receiving Inspection, Supplier Engineering, in-process inspection, calibration, documentation control, and quality engineering functions.
  • Manage supplier quality, including supplier audits, qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective actions.
  • Develop and manage quality metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
  • Lead investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions for product or process issues.
  • Maintain and enhance ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems to comply with industry standards.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management to integrate quality into design, production, and supplier processes.
  • Lead internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation control, calibration compliance, and inspection readiness.

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Educational assistance.
  • Parental leave.
  • 12 paid holidays.
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.

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