Director of Quality

Fabcon; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon Santa Ana is seeking an Experienced Director or Quality Leader to drive quality in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. You will own quality systems, documentation, audits, and supplier quality, leading cross-functional teams.

Requirements include a 4-year degree, 5 years in quality engineering, ASQ certification a plus, Six Sigma belt, and strong problem solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree required in a related field.
• 5 years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong knowledge of AS 9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality systems implementation and registration – AS 9100, ISO 9001.
• Oversee Fabcon Santa Ana Quality Program and Document Control.
• Manage Internal Auditing Program and KPI reporting.
• Direct reports: Document Control Clerk and Inspectors/Leads; calibration and SPC.
• Coordinate customer and registrar audits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Documentation control

Team leadership

Education

4 year college degree in related field

ASQ Certified Quality Manager (preferred)

Six-Sigma Lean - Green or Black Belt preferred

Job description

Experienced Director or Quality with ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment. Must be reliable, accountable, adaptable, and possess proficiency in problem solving.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality Assurance:

• Quality Systems Implementation and Registration – AS 9100, ISO 9001
• Fabcon Santa Ana Quality Program
• Document Control Program
• Maintain SQA: Vendor Rating, Vendor Auditing, Communication with vendors on quality Related Issues
• Oversee Internal Auditing Program
• Management Review QMS Metrics, KPIs, and Reporting
• Maintain Calibration System
• Manage Direct Reports: Document Control Clerk, 1st & 2nd Shift Inspectors and Leads, Valencia QC Mgr.
• Statistical Process Control
• SAM Registration
• ITAR Program and Registeration
• Customer and 3rd Party Registrar Audits for AS 9100, ISO 9001, & Welder Certification
• Lockheed‑Martin AWS D1.2 Welder Certification Program
• Customer Surveys
• NIST 800-171 Cyber Security Program Implementation
• PCI/P2PE Security Program
• Generate RMA Work Orders
• Contract/Spec Reviews, pre‑award and post award
• RCCA
• Pre- & Post‑Award Contract Review
• Gage R&R
• Process Control
• Process Validation
• PPAP/MPAP Generation
• CMM Program and Report Generation
• Defect Evaluation and Failure Analysis
• Training for: GD&T, Metrology, Process Control, Welding, Welding Inspection, SPC, CMM Operation, and Basic Electronics
• NRTL Programs: UL General Coverage Program, Product NRTL Construction Evaluation and Qualification Testing
• UL Quarterly Inspections
• New Product Wiring Diagrams
• New product – Kiosk and Digital Signage Product Labeling

Environmental, Health, and Safety:

• Manage Hazardous and Non‑Hazardous Collection, Storage, Marking, and Waste Disposal
• Generation of Job Hazzard Assessments
• PPE Requirements
• Regulatory Agency Reporting and Associated Metrics for entries such as: Waterboards,
• Safety and EHS Meetings
• Safety and EH&S Gemba Walks and Facility Audits
• Training for: Spill Control, MSDS – Right‑to‑know,
• Manage Storm Water Collection, processing, and submittal

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 4 year college degree required in a related field of study
• 5 Years of Quality Engineering experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, required.
• Good technical writing skills required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Statistics, Algebra, and Basic Math Skills

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• ASQ Certified Quality Mgr a plus
• Six‑Sigma Lean - Green or Black Belt Desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires little bending, stooping, or kneeling throughout a typical day. Involves a blend of shop time and office time.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Safety Glasses
• Gloves (as required)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Training Requirements:

Procedural: