Director of Quality - Autonomous Systems & Defense Tech

World View; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Director of Quality to lead the site’s quality management strategy and ensure products, services, and processes meet internal, regulatory, and customer standards.

The role provides strategic leadership for quality while partnering with Operations, Engineering, and other teams to drive continuous improvement, mitigate risk, and foster a culture of quality across the organization. A hands-on leader with data-driven insights is ideal.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in quality, quality assurance, compliance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Business, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Certifications (CQM/OE, LSS - Black Belt) are preferred and may be considered in lieu of advanced degrees or experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems.
• Experience with audits, regulatory compliance, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and risk-management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Quality function across product development, manufacturing, suppliers, and field operations.
• Develop and maintain quality systems, processes, and standards for autonomous drone and robotics products.
• Establish quality metrics and drive continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), nonconformance management, and product quality investigations.
• Develop and manage supplier quality programs, including supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance.
• Ensure products and processes meet applicable regulatory, customer, contractual, and internal quality requirements.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to identify risks and improve product reliability and performance.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of quality findings.
• Build and develop the Quality team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Job description

Lever, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Director of Quality to lead the site’s quality management strategy and ensure products, services, and processes meet internal, regulatory, and customer standards.

The role provides strategic leadership for quality while partnering with Operations, Engineering, and other teams to drive continuous improvement, mitigate risk, and foster a culture of quality across the organization. A hands-on leader with data-driven insights is ideal.