Director of Quality

Integrated Personnel Services Limited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Director of Quality responsible for developing and maintaining their Quality Management System in alignment with industry standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of leadership experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing and a strong knowledge of quality frameworks such as AS9100 and ISO 9001. The successful applicant will also oversee audits and improve quality processes, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, and ITAR compliance frameworks.
• Extensive experience managing quality audits and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System aligned with AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap standards.
• Lead internal and external audits and customer quality interactions.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership experience in aerospace

Knowledge of AS9100

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

CMM

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities of the Director of Quality:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System aligned with AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap standards.
• Lead internal and external audits, customer quality interactions, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Oversee dimensional and metallurgical inspection processes, including CMM, GD&T, and non‑destructive testing.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions using RCCM, 8D, and CAPA methodologies.
• Manage First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP/APQP activities, including documentation under AS9012 and AS13002.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to improve process capability and product quality.
• Analyze quality KPIs and lead continuous improvement programs to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Mentor and develop quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians.

Requirements of the Director of Quality:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, and ITAR compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing quality audits, certifications, and aerospace customer approvals.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Prioritized Must‑Have Skills for the Director of Quality:

• #1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• #2. 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑precision manufacturing.
• #3. Extensive experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, and Nadcap standards.
• #4. Strong background in metrology, GD&T, CMM inspection, and non‑destructive testing (NDT).
• #5. Experience managing aerospace customer audits and regulatory approvals.