Aerospace Quality Director: Zero-Defects & Compliance

Apex Placement & Consulting; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K

Paid vacation

Job summary

Apex Placement and Consulting has partnered with a Sterling Heights, MI company to recruit a Quality Director. You will oversee the Quality department, drive zero-defect initiatives, and lead audits with customers and process teams.

The role requires 10+ years in QA leadership within Automotive/Aerospace and hands-on aerospace standards experience. Competitive up-to-$130,000 salary, direct hire, and comprehensive benefits are included upon permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years’ experience as a Quality Assurance Manager within Automotive, Aerospace, or related industry.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Aerospace industry standards and audits.
• Strong expertise in IATF 16949 and AS9100 QMS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Quality department, including supervision of quality technicians and support staff.
• Review and approve purchase orders (POs) and process routers to ensure compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers, addressing and resolving quality issues effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on achieving zero defects and improving customer quality ratings.
• Conduct organization-wide training and manage testing/certification for special process personnel.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external audits (customer and process).
• Maintain quality documentation to ensure compliance with risk management and continuous improvement standards.
• Lead internal and customer root cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and maintain the CAR log.
• Track, measure, and analyze quality objectives; initiate action when goals are not met.
• Record, monitor, and manage customer feedback, including compliments and complaints.

Skills

QA Management

Quality Systems

Continuous Improvement

Customer Liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IATF 16949

AS9100

Job description

Apex Placement and Consulting has partnered with a Sterling Heights, MI company to recruit a Quality Director. You will oversee the Quality department, drive zero-defect initiatives, and lead audits with customers and process teams.

The role requires 10+ years in QA leadership within Automotive/Aerospace and hands-on aerospace standards experience. Competitive up-to-$130,000 salary, direct hire, and comprehensive benefits are included upon permanent employment.