Aerospace Quality Engineering Leader

Socket.dev; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Director of Quality Control Engineering to lead quality engineering functions, develop quality strategies, drive continuous improvement, and manage QA processes to support operational excellence.

You will oversee QMS, audits, supplier quality, and cross-functional collaboration with production, R&D, and supply chain to ensure product reliability, industry compliance, and top-tier customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in quality control engineering or quality assurance leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, industry standards (ISO 9001, AS9100), and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and statistical process control to drive quality improvements.
• Experience with quality management software and data analysis tools to monitor and report quality metrics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control strategies and processes to ensure product compliance and excellence.
• Lead and mentor the quality organization to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Oversee QMS on site, quality audits, inspections, and testing to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, supply chain, and R&D to integrate quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics and KPIs to track performance and drive improvements.
• Work with supplier quality assurance and vendors to ensure adherence to quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, and prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001/AS9100

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

QMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

Quality management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Director of Quality Control Engineering to lead quality engineering functions, develop quality strategies, drive continuous improvement, and manage QA processes to support operational excellence.

You will oversee QMS, audits, supplier quality, and cross-functional collaboration with production, R&D, and supply chain to ensure product reliability, industry compliance, and top-tier customer satisfaction.