Director of Quality

StaffBright; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 68,250 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Growth-focused environment

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead quality operations for a precision manufacturing company. This senior leadership role emphasizes aerospace quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a proven track record in audits and compliance in the aerospace sector. Excellent communication skills and a strong problem-solving approach are required. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact a growing aerospace division.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in Quality within aerospace.
• Deep knowledge of aerospace quality standards and compliance.
• Experience with AS9100 and ISO9001 certified environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Quality department.
• Partner with customers to resolve quality issues.
• Lead internal and external audits for compliance.

Skills

Aerospace quality standards

Leadership in Quality

Cross-functional team development

Continuous improvement initiatives

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems (PLEX preferred)

ATOS 5 Scan Box

Job description

Direct message the job poster from StaffBright

StaffBright is working with a precision manufacturing company to identify an experienced and driven Director of Quality to lead their Quality organization. This is a senior leadership opportunity to oversee quality operations across multiple divisions, with a strong emphasis on the aerospace sector, which is the company’s fastest-growing business unit. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of aerospace quality leadership experience, a proven track record in audits and compliance, and the ability to drive a culture of zero defects and continuous improvement.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Quality department, including engineers, technicians, and support personnel.
• Partner directly with customers to effectively resolve quality issues.
• Lead internal and customer root cause analysis and corrective actions while maintaining the CAR log.
• Monitor, measure, and act on Quality Objective Trends to ensure targets are consistently met.
• Implement processes to drive zero defects and improve customer quality ratings.
• Conduct training across the organization and manage special process personnel testing and certifications.
• Oversee both internal and external customer/process audits to ensure compliance with aerospace and automotive standards.
• Maintain quality documentation to demonstrate conformance with Risk Management and Continuous Improvement processes.
• Manage the Customer Compliment and Complaint Process and maintain detailed logs.
• Review and approve purchase orders and process routers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

What We Need From You:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in Quality within the aerospace industry (automotive experience a strong plus).
• Deep knowledge of aerospace quality standards, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills to effectively partner with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience driving a culture of continuous improvement and zero-defect initiatives.
• Experience with both AS9100 and ISO9001 certified environments.
• Hands-on background in managing NADCAP audits and special process approvals.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (PLEX experience preferred).
• Familiarity with advanced technologies such as ATOS 5 Scan Box and automated quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.

The Perks:

• Join a well-established, growth-focused manufacturer with a newly built headquarters and cutting-edge technology.
• Work with top-tier customers in aerospace, automotive, defense, and emerging industries.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing aerospace division.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

StaffBright – Who We Are

StaffBright connects exceptional professionals with impactful opportunities in Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Finance, and beyond. We collaborate with organizations that value people and purpose, ensuring our candidates find roles that are both fulfilling and aligned with their expertise. By emphasizing long-term partnerships and personalized support, StaffBright sets a new standard in recruiting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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