Head of Quality

Owen Daniels; Akron (OH); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Senior leadership role

Aerospace industry environment

Résumé du poste

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead the Quality function in an aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment. The role directs the QMS, ensures ISO 9001 compliance, and aligns quality strategies with operational performance.

The successful candidate will drive audits, CAPA and supplier/customer quality activities, promote a culture of right-first-time delivery, and mentor the Quality team to achieve strategic quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in aerospace/regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and QMS improvement.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards (AS9100 advantageous).
• Auditing, non-conformance, root-cause analysis and CAPA expertise.
• Proven track record in leading audits and meeting customer quality requirements.

Responsabilités

• Lead and continually improve the Quality Management System per ISO 9001.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, customer specs and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement quality strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage audits (internal, supplier, customer, certification bodies) and CAPA.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and enhance product quality.
• Lead customer and supplier quality activities and performance management.
• Establish KPIs and report trends/risks to senior management.
• Promote a culture of quality ownership across functions.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Quality team.
• Support risk management, change control and process validation.
• Act as primary contact for quality matters with customers, suppliers, and regulators.

Connaissances

Leadership

Quality management

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Formation

Engineering degree

Outils

AS9100 knowledge

Description du poste

Owen Daniels are currently seeking an experienced and driven Head of Quality to lead and develop the Quality function within a leading aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment.

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for maintaining and continually improving the organisation's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, applicable aerospace industry standards, customer requirements and regulatory obligations.

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across all aspects of quality assurance, quality control and continuous improvement, promoting a culture of operational excellence, accountability and right-first-time performance throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and continually improve the organisation's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace quality standards, customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement quality strategies aligned with business objectives and operational performance.
• Manage internal and external audits, customer audits and certification body assessments.
• Oversee non-conformance management, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and effectiveness reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve process capability and enhance product quality.
• Lead customer and supplier quality activities, ensuring effective supplier assurance and performance management.
• Establish and monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs), reporting trends, risks and improvement opportunities to senior management.
• Promote a proactive quality culture across engineering, manufacturing, operations and supply chain teams.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Quality team, ensuring appropriate competence, accountability and technical capability.
• Support risk management, change control, process validation and product conformity activities.
• Act as the principal point of contact for quality-related matters involving customers, suppliers, certification bodies and regulatory stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a senior Quality Management role within aerospace, aviation, precision engineering or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and practical experience managing and improving a certified Quality Management System.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 would be highly advantageous.
• A strong understanding of auditing, non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience leading internal and external audits and managing customer quality requirements.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and delivering measurable improvements in quality performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence at all levels of an organisation and embed a culture of quality ownership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a structured and commercially aware approach.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to lead and shape the Quality function within an aerospace-focused organisation.
• A senior leadership role with direct influence over business performance and customer satisfaction.
• The opportunity to drive meaningful improvements across systems, processes and operational standards.
• A collaborative working environment focused on technical excellence, compliance and continuous improvement.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of experience and expertise.