Global Quality & Compliance Director

Quaker Houghton; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Savings Plan

DEI programs

Global exposure

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks a Global Quality Assurance Director to lead the development and continuous improvement of quality programs that align with strategic growth. You will guide regional teams across the Americas, APAC and EMEA, driving QMS governance, compliance, and improvement initiatives in a complex manufacturing environment.

You will report to the Global EHS & QA Sr Director and partner with Supply Chain, Operations, R&D and Commercial teams to deliver sustainable quality results, travel

Qualifications

• Experience leading Quality Management Systems in a large multi-site manufacturing setting.
• Strong exposure to process- and risk-based QMS frameworks globally with cross-regional reporting.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and related standards; experience with IATF 16949 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global quality programs and 3-year strategic roadmap across Americas, APAC and EMEA.
• Develop and mentor regional Quality leaders; build succession plans and high-performance culture.
• Oversee QMS certifications and audits to ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cost of poor quality and optimize processes.
• Act as global owner of QMS; sponsor training and capability development.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001

Lead Auditor

Lean Six Sigma

Global team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical/scientific discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Sphera

Job description

Quaker Houghton seeks a Global Quality Assurance Director to lead the development and continuous improvement of quality programs that align with strategic growth. You will guide regional teams across the Americas, APAC and EMEA, driving QMS governance, compliance, and improvement initiatives in a complex manufacturing environment.

You will report to the Global EHS & QA Sr Director and partner with Supply Chain, Operations, R&D and Commercial teams to deliver sustainable quality results, travel