Quality Director

Ontic; Creedmoor (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO & holidays

401K with match

Annual bonus

Flexible schedule

9/80 work schedule

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health support

Development opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

Ontic seeks a Quality Director to lead our Creedmoor, NC site. You will report to the General Manager and drive the AS9100‑certified QMS, regulatory compliance, and customer flow‑down requirements.

You will craft quality strategies, KPIs, and executive reporting, while coordinating audits and continuous improvement initiatives across supplier and internal functions. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in quality leadership in aerospace or regulated manufacturing, mastery of AS9100/ISO 9001, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in aerospace/regulated environments.
• 5+ years in senior quality leadership roles.
• Experience leading AS9100 Rev D QMS.
• Advanced knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102, FAA regs, flow-down requirements.
• Experience auditing internal, supplier, customer, regulatory and third-party certifications.
• Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA, 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP proficiency.
• Leading supplier, customer, regulatory, and continuous improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually improve the site’s AS9100-certified QMS.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA regulations, and customer requirements.
• Develop quality strategies, KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Represent quality management for system effectiveness and compliance.
• Lead audits with internal, supplier, customer, regulatory, and certification bodies.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, RCCA, 5 Whys, FMEA).
• Collaborate with customers on quality performance and corrective actions.
• Oversee supplier quality programs, audits, SCARs, and performance improvement.
• Direct inspection, testing, calibration, metrology, AS9102 FAI, SPC, MSA.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, reducing scrap and defects.
• Lead and develop Quality Managers, Engineers, Auditors, Inspectors, Technicians.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100 Rev D

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

RCCA/8D

FMEA

APQP/PPAP

Audits (internal/supplier/regulatory)

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you’ll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and continue to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for a Quality Director to join them. You will report to the General Manager and will have an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior quality management or director‑level leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading and improving AS9100 Rev D certified Quality Management Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102, FAA regulations, customer flow‑down requirements, and aerospace quality standards.
• Experience leading internal, supplier, customer, regulatory, and third‑party certification audits.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, RCCA, 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP methodologies.
• Experience managing supplier quality, customer quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, decision‑making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English speaking.
• Willingness to travel domestically as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the site’s AS9100‑certified Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA regulations, customer‑specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Develop quality strategies, KPIs, and executive reporting that align with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Serve as the site’s quality authority and management representative for quality system effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Lead all internal, supplier, customer, regulatory, and certification audits while maintaining continuous audit readiness.
• Drive effective root cause analysis and corrective action processes using methodologies including 8D, RCCA, 5 Whys, and FMEA.
• Partner with customers to manage quality performance, customer audits, corrective actions, and flow‑down requirements.
• Develop and oversee supplier quality programs, supplier audits, SCARs, qualification, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Direct inspection, testing, calibration, metrology, First Article Inspection (AS9102), SPC, MSA, and nonconforming material processes.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce scrap, rework, COPQ, customer escapes, and supplier defects.
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Managers, Engineers, Auditors, Inspectors, and Technicians while promoting accountability and a culture of quality.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and executive leadership to support operational excellence and business growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• 9/80 schedule
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

Export Compliance

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.