Director of Quality

Executive Alliance; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Alliance is seeking a Director of Quality located in Plainview, New York. In this senior role, you will lead the development and implementation of a quality management system, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.

You will oversee a team of up to 50 individuals and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years in QA roles, including direct FAA experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum experience in a direct QA role with progressive advancement into supervisory and managerial roles.
• Direct experience with FAA regulatory rules and parts manufacturing approval.

Responsibilities

• Direct a staff of up to 50 people, including engineers and technicians.
• Develop and enforce quality systems to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and communicate measurement of quality-related metrics.

Skills

Leadership of quality teams

Continuous improvement initiatives

Customer communication regarding compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management related field

Job description

Our client is looking for a Director of Quality to lead the development and implementation of the quality management system, ensuring products and services meet company, regulatory, and customer standards. This senior role involves overseeing quality teams and collaborating with other departments to establish overall quality and compliance.

Job Function

• Direct a staff of up to 50 people, including engineers, technicians, inspectors, and administrative personnel. Hire staff and provide training.
• Develop and enforce quality systems to ensure compliance to consensus standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor and communicate measurement of quality-related metrics to senior staff and advocate for improvements.
• Communicate with customers regarding Quality compliance, complaints, audits, etc.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on monitoring and improving vendor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and drive a quality culture.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management related field.
• 10 years minimum experience in a direct QA role with progressive advancement into supervisory and managerial roles.
• Direct experience with FAA regulatory rules and offices in the areas of certification, Parts Manufacturing Approval.

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience in AS9100 or ISO 9001.