Director of Quality

MOHR Talent; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a hands-on Director of Quality for an aerospace and defense manufacturer in Columbus, MS. You will lead site-wide quality operations, drive strategic quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.

You will mentor quality engineers and inspectors, collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing, and build a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven quality management or director-level leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong AS9100 and aerospace quality systems expertise.
• Experience managing audits, CAPA, NCRs, and supplier quality.
• Knowledge of aerospace/defense manufacturing requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic quality initiatives with hands-on operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide quality operations, strategy, and performance.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer quality requirements.
• Oversee internal, external, supplier, and customer audits.
• Drive corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop quality KPIs and improve manufacturing performance.
• Lead and mentor quality engineers, inspectors, and support personnel.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Audits & CAPA

AS9100 knowledge

Cross-functional comms

Job description

Director of Quality - Aerospace & Defense

Location: Columbus, MS (On-Site)

Salary: Approximately $140,000 Annually

Employment: Full-Time | Direct Hire

We're partnering with a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead quality operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with rigorous aerospace industry standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on quality leader to make a meaningful impact, develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in the company's continued growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead site-wide quality operations, strategy, and performance.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer quality requirements.
• Oversee internal, external, supplier, and customer audits.
• Drive corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop quality KPIs and improve manufacturing performance.
• Lead and mentor quality engineers, inspectors, and support personnel.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and executive leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Proven quality management or director-level leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong AS9100 and aerospace quality systems expertise.
• Experience managing audits, CAPA, NCRs, and supplier quality.
• Knowledge of aerospace/defense manufacturing requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic quality initiatives with hands-on operational execution.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive executive-level compensation.
• Leadership role with direct influence on business performance.
• Growing aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to build teams, improve processes, and drive lasting results.

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Job Summary

At MOHR Talent, your progress is our passion. We are a national, minority-owned firm committed to empowering diverse talent. Our team provides personalized, growth-driven solutions whether you are looking for a new career move or eager to drive your enterprise further.