Quality Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business, Operations, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum ten (10) years of aviation quality, manufacturing, certification, or regulatory compliance experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience managing quality organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with the FAA on Part 21, Part 145, Production Approval Holder (PAH), and certification-related activities.
• Strong working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 25, 43, 45, 145, and 183.
• Experience managing quality systems in FAA-regulated manufacturing, modification, and/or repair organizations.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO-based quality systems, auditing practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, certification data, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and procedure development.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, quality management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Experience working within an FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) environment.
• Experience supporting FAA Certificate Management Section (CMS) oversight activities.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma, Lean, or other relevant quality certifications.
• Experience supporting aircraft interiors, monuments, cabin modifications, STC programs, and aerospace manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, ODA requirements, customer standards, and contractual obligations.
• Establish and continuously improve quality policies, procedures, inspection programs, and quality metrics that drive operational excellence and product conformity.
• Provide leadership for all quality assurance and inspection activities, including receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspection.
• Serve as the primary quality interface with the FAA, customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities, ensuring successful audits and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve operational performance.
• Oversee the disposition of nonconforming material through Material Review Board (MRB) activities and associated risk assessment processes.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Repair Station leadership to ensure quality objectives are integrated into all business activities.
• Develop and monitor quality performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive accountability and informed decision-making.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing quality organization through effective staffing, training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, and capital requirements to support quality objectives and business growth.
• Ensure inspection personnel are appropriately trained, qualified, and current with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Foster a culture of compliance, safety, ownership, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Support strategic initiatives, business growth activities, customer pursuits, and certification programs as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities