Director of Quality — Aerospace & Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Director of Quality for an aerospace and defense manufacturer in West Point, Mississippi. This senior leadership role oversees the site-wide quality system and drives performance improvements.

You will lead QA programs, build a strong quality team, partner with senior leadership, and push improvements across manufacturing, suppliers, and customer programs. Occasional travel, including international, may be required.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and mentoring quality staff.
• Experience leading or maintaining a certified quality management system.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and resolve complex quality issues.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under export-control requirements.
• Occasional travel including potential international trips.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s quality assurance and quality management programs.
• Own and continually improve the company’s quality management system.
• Manage, train, and develop quality personnel.
• Establish and report internal and customer-facing quality metrics.
• Lead the resolution of product, process, supplier, and customer quality concerns.
• Use data, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve quality and performance.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team development

Quality management system

Technical document interpretation

Export-control compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Director of Quality — Aerospace & Defense

West Point, Mississippi Direct Hire $140000

Job Description

An established aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead its site-wide quality organization.

This is a visible leadership opportunity for someone who can manage a certified quality system, develop a strong quality team, work directly with senior leadership, and improve quality performance across manufacturing, suppliers, and customer programs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the site’s quality assurance and quality management programs.
• Own and continually improve the company’s quality management system.
• Manage, train, and develop quality personnel.
• Establish and report internal and customer-facing quality metrics.
• Lead the resolution of product, process, supplier, and customer quality concerns.
• Use data, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve quality and operational performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Quality-management leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing quality employees.
• Experience leading or maintaining a certified quality management system.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and resolve complex quality issues.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export-control requirements.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including possible international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• AS9100 experience.
• NADCAP certification or audit experience.

Why This Opportunity

• High-visibility position on the site’s senior leadership team.
• Full ownership of an important quality function.
• Established organization with continued investment and growth.
• Meaningful work supporting advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing.
• Competitive compensation DOE.

Qualified manufacturing-quality leaders interested in broader ownership and executive visibility are encouraged to apply.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]

Job Summary

Published: 10/24/2026

Type: Direct Hire

Location: West Point, Mississippi

Category: Quality Control

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.