Quality Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Management).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a regulated Aerospace and Military industries and in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification in quality (e.g., ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt).
• Previous experience in Redruth, UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Aerospace business quality strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Serve as the Aerospace business point of contact for quality-related escalations and problem solving.
• Lead and mentor site quality leaders to ensure consistent execution of quality systems and standards.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS, ISO, FAA, EASA, Part 145, FAR, NADCAP, and DFAR requirements etc.).
• Oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Develop and manage the regional quality resource and capacity planning.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, and root cause analysis.

Benefits

• Broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs.
• Health care program.
• Paid time off.
• Eligible for bonus/incentive pay.