Director, Quality Assurance

Frontgrade; York (York County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to shape and execute quality strategies across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, leading a high-performing team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality assurance and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Business Administration or Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance policies across six facilities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance team.
• Oversee collection and analysis of quality metrics.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

Why Work For Us

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

*ProfitSharingPlan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

Overview

The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for shaping and executing the organization's quality strategy across six manufacturing facilities. This leadership role ensures that quality assurance processes are proactively managed to maintain operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

As a strategic leader, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams to instill a strong quality culture, aligning business objectives with industry standards and regulatory requirements. By leveraging best practices and data-driven insights, this role ensures the company maintains a competitive edge through operational efficiency and superior quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quality Strategy & Compliance – Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance and control policies, procedures, and objectives to ensure full alignment with customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards across all six manufacturing facilities.

• Leadership & Team Development – Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance team, setting clear goals, metrics, and performance expectations to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Product & Process Optimization – Establish a deep understanding of products and processes to proactively analyze and address customer concerns, implementing corrective actions and driving product and process enhancements.

• Continuous Improvement & Risk Mitigation – Lead company-wide quality initiatives, including customer corrective actions, internal corrective/preventive measures, error-proofing strategies, and scrap reduction, in collaboration with key departments.

• Data-Driven Decision Making– Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of quality metrics, trends, and performance insights, providing strategic recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team for informed decision-making.

• Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement – Foster strong partnerships with customers, vendors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer-specific quality standards while proactively addressing industry changes.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Business Administration (Bachelor's degree), Engineering (Bachelor's degree), or Related Field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in people management. Minimum ten (10) years of experience in quality assurance preferably in a manufacturing envrionment.
• Applicable experience in lieu of a Degree may be considered.

Preferreed Qualifications

• Advanced understanding in quality management systems and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and industry standards.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $150,000 - $190,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail].

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).