Quality Director

SSW Advanced Technologies; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SSW Advanced Technologies is seeking a Corporate Quality Director to lead enterprise-wide quality strategy and continuous improvement across our manufacturing footprint. This executive role partners with business leaders to safeguard product quality, drive ISO certification efforts, and elevate supplier performance in a remote US setting.

You will mentor Quality Managers, implement Lean Six Sigma programs, define KPIs, and balance quality with efficiency and cost.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or related field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt required.
• Minimum 15 years of quality leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO certification programs and audits.
• Fluent English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the corporate quality strategy across the organization.
• Lead enterprise quality management systems and ISO certification efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Mentor Quality Managers and build high-performing teams.
• Improve customer and supplier quality through metrics and collaboration.
• Oversee procedures and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Quality management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Job description

Corporate Quality Director

Location: United States (Remote)

Lead Quality Excellence Across a Global Manufacturing OrganizationAt 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.

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

• 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.

Additional Information

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Remote (United States)

Application Question:

• What are your salary expectations?

Languages:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)