Director of Quality - Aerospace & Defense Precision

Laborup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Performance-Based Bonus

Job summary

Laborup is seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead our quality operations and support expansion into aerospace and defense industries. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in precision CNC machining, AS9100 quality systems, and ongoing process improvement.

The ideal candidate will build a proactive quality culture focused on defect prevention and effective inspections. The role leads a team across Quality Control, Metrology, and calibration, driving audits,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing quality experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong background in precision CNC machining and aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and AS9102.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, CMM inspection, metrology, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Control, Inspection, Metrology, Calibration, and Quality Systems.
• Oversee AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage inspection processes, CMM operations, First Article Inspections, and product conformity.
• Drive root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and reductions in scrap and rework.
• Develop and mentor quality personnel while establishing clear performance expectations.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee customer quality requirements, supplier quality, and material traceability.

Skills

Quality leadership

CNC machining

Aerospace/defense

AS9100/ISO9001

GD&T / CMM

QMS & audits

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

CMM

Job description

Laborup is seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead our quality operations and support expansion into aerospace and defense industries. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong background in precision CNC machining, AS9100 quality systems, and ongoing process improvement.

The ideal candidate will build a proactive quality culture focused on defect prevention and effective inspections. The role leads a team across Quality Control, Metrology, and calibration, driving audits,