Quality Director

SSW Advanced Technologies; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SSW Advanced Technologies in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Corporate Quality Director to drive enterprise-wide quality strategy and lead continuous improvement across manufacturing units.

This executive role partners with senior leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, ISO certification, and robust quality management systems while developing high-performing teams and sustaining customer satisfaction. The position requires strategic vision and hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification required.
• 15+ years of progressive quality leadership in manufacturing.
• Fluent English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide quality strategy and programs.
• Oversee ISO certification initiatives across units.
• Develop and monitor quality KPIs and process improvements.
• Mentor Quality Managers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Quality Management

Lean Six Sigma

Audit & Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

Audit Tools

Job description

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Quality Director

Full Time Louisville, KY, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1354

Location: United States (Remote)

Lead Quality Excellence Across a Global Manufacturing Organization

At SSW Advanced Technologies, quality is more than a requirement; it is a competitive advantage. We are seeking an accomplished Corporate Quality Director to drive enterprise-wide quality strategy, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure our products and processes consistently exceed customer expectations. This executive-level role serves as a strategic partner to business leaders across the organization, championing operational excellence, quality management systems, supplier quality performance, and ISO certification initiatives. If you are a visionary quality leader with deep expertise in manufacturing environments and a passion for developing high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply. SSW Advanced Technologies. The People and Expertise Behind Your Perfect Products.

Position Summary

The Corporate Quality Director is responsible for leading and advancing the company's quality management systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and certification programs. Working closely with divisional leadership, Quality Managers, and process owners, this role ensures consistent quality performance, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the corporate quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding quality systems, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with executive and operational leaders to drive excellence across all functions.

Quality Management Systems

• Lead and maintain enterprise quality management systems and standards.
• Oversee internal audit programs and ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and certifications.
• Coordinate ISO certification efforts across multiple business units.
• Manage the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of process documentation systems.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for complex quality and operational challenges.
• Promote Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement best practices.
• Establish, track, and report key quality performance indicators and organizational objectives.

Team Development

• Mentor and support Quality Managers and quality teams across the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Support organizational capability development through coaching and best-practice sharing.

Customer and Supplier Quality

• Ensure products and services consistently meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and risk mitigation efforts.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve process performance and product quality.

Governance and Compliance

• Oversee the development and maintenance of quality department procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality of company policies, financial information, compensation data, and proprietary information.
• Verify compliance with established procedures while balancing quality, efficiency, and cost considerations.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.

Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification required.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in quality leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide quality programs and quality management systems.
• Experience managing ISO certification programs and audit processes.

Languages

• Fluent English, written and verbal.
• Spanish preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and organizational change.
• Hands‑on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.

Why Join SSW Advanced Technologies?

• Influence quality strategy at the highest levels of the organization.
• Drive transformational initiatives across multiple business units.
• Collaborate with talented professionals in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Shape the future of quality excellence within a growing manufacturing organization.