Aerospace Quality Director - Compliance & Improvement

Tree Top Staffing LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Job summary

Tree Top Staffing LLC seeks a Director of Quality for a precision aerospace/defense manufacturer in New Jersey to lead the QMS across casting, machining, and assembly. You will drive audits, RCCM, 8D and CAPA while helping ensure regulatory compliance and product excellence.

The role requires a strong background in metrology, GD&T, non-destructive testing, and ERP systems, plus a track record of cross-functional leadership. On-site work only with executive-level benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive quality leadership in aerospace/defense/manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, ITAR and related audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a QMS aligned with AS9100/ISO 9001/Nadcap.
• Lead internal/external audits and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Oversee inspection processes including CMM, GD&T, NDT.
• Drive root cause analysis and RCCM/8D/CAPA actions.
• Manage FAI and PPAP/APQP activities with AS9012/AS13002.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain to improve process capability.
• Analyze quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap/rework.
• Mentor a team of quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100

ISO 9001

Nadcap

GD&T

Metrology

Non-destructive testing

Audits

Root cause analysis

RCCM / 8D / CAPA

PPAP / APQP

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CMM

ERP systems

Job description

Tree Top Staffing LLC seeks a Director of Quality for a precision aerospace/defense manufacturer in New Jersey to lead the QMS across casting, machining, and assembly. You will drive audits, RCCM, 8D and CAPA while helping ensure regulatory compliance and product excellence.

The role requires a strong background in metrology, GD&T, non-destructive testing, and ERP systems, plus a track record of cross-functional leadership. On-site work only with executive-level benefits.