Aerospace Quality Director: Build Scalable Quality Systems

Strativ Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group's aerospace client is seeking a Director of Quality to lead the development of quality systems, processes, and teams that will support the transition from prototype development to full-rate production. This is a rare opportunity to build the quality function at a high-growth aerospace company developing next‑generation hardware in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment.

The successful candidate will oversee quality across product development, manufacturing, supplier quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Aerospace, or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing and developing quality organizations.
• Successful transition of products from prototype to production.
• Experience designing or improving quality systems in growing manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of inspection planning, SPC, corrective action systems, and nonconformance management.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality organization across manufacturing, supplier quality, and product quality.
• Develop and implement scalable quality management systems to support production growth.
• Establish inspection strategies, process controls, quality metrics, and manufacturing standards.
• Drive nonconformance management, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure robust launches and readiness.
• Develop supplier quality processes and monitor supplier performance.
• Build and grow a high-performing quality team with accountability and excellence.
• Support production ramp activities and ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Process improvement

Supplier quality

Design transfer

Production readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical process controls

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Aerospace

Job description

Strativ Group's aerospace client is seeking a Director of Quality to lead the development of quality systems, processes, and teams that will support the transition from prototype development to full-rate production. This is a rare opportunity to build the quality function at a high-growth aerospace company developing next‑generation hardware in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment.

The successful candidate will oversee quality across product development, manufacturing, supplier quality,