Aerospace Quality Director - Strategy & Compliance

Owen Daniels; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Akron, Ohio, seeks an experienced Head of Quality to lead the Quality function in a leading aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment. You will shape the QMS, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and aerospace standards.

You will oversee audits, CAPA, supplier and customer quality activities, and mentor the Quality team while promoting a culture of right-first-time performance across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Quality Management role within aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
• Experience with AS9100 is highly advantageous.
• Expertise in auditing, non-conformance, CAPA and root cause analysis.
• Proven ability to lead audits and manage customer quality requirements.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement and quality performance.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence across all levels and drive quality ownership.
• Analytical and problem-solving with structured, commercially aware approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement quality strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage internal and external audits and certification body assessments.
• Oversee non-conformance, CAPA, root cause analysis and effectiveness reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Lead customer and supplier quality activities and supplier assurance.
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs and report trends to senior management.
• Promote a proactive quality culture across functions.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Quality team.
• Support risk management, change control, process validation and product conformity.
• Be the primary contact for quality-related matters with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Senior QMS lead

ISO 9001

AS9100 experience

Auditing & CAPA

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Owen Daniels in Akron, Ohio, seeks an experienced Head of Quality to lead the Quality function in a leading aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment. You will shape the QMS, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and aerospace standards.

You will oversee audits, CAPA, supplier and customer quality activities, and mentor the Quality team while promoting a culture of right-first-time performance across the business.