Aerospace Quality Director — QMS & Ownership Stake Leader

GENERAL TOOL COMPANY; Reading (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership For All

Job summary

GENERAL TOOL COMPANY seeks a Quality Director to lead the entire quality organization across QC, QA, and NDT, owning AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance and audits while reporting to the COO. This executive role shapes the quality culture, tooling systems, and customer trust in defense and aerospace manufacturing.

You'll drive QMS strategy, metrics, and supplier audits, empower teams, and ensure every part ships with exacting quality standards, aligning with regulatory requirements and company ownership

Qualifications

• 10+ years in QA systems development, implementation and management; at least 5 years as a quality manager in manufacturing.
• Aerospace/defense/contract manufacturing experience preferred; CQE/CQM certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt is a meaningful plus.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering or related field; business acumen expected.
• Proven ability to lead teams and navigate audits with professionalism and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong relationships with COOs, customers, and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full Quality organization (QC, QA, NDT) through supervision and direct oversight, setting direction and resources.
• Administer and continuously improve the QMS; manage AS9100 and ISO 9001 certification and surveillance audits; act as Management Representative.
• Develop and communicate quality performance metrics, internal audit programs, and policy updates across the organization.
• Build and sustain a culture where quality is owned by every employee, not just the QC team.
• Develop departmental strategy, drive continuous improvement with data, and establish measurable performance controls.
• Represent GTC professionally with customers, suppliers, regulators, and auditors to support future business.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Audits

Cross-functional Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering or business administration

CQE or CQM certification

Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

GENERAL TOOL COMPANY seeks a Quality Director to lead the entire quality organization across QC, QA, and NDT, owning AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance and audits while reporting to the COO. This executive role shapes the quality culture, tooling systems, and customer trust in defense and aerospace manufacturing.

You'll drive QMS strategy, metrics, and supplier audits, empower teams, and ensure every part ships with exacting quality standards, aligning with regulatory requirements and company ownership