Senior Director of Quality & Compliance – EMS/A&D

Nextek, Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long term disability

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Nextek, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Director of Quality to provide executive leadership for the company’s QMS, product and manufacturing quality, and regulatory compliance across EMS operations. The role oversees audits, supplier and customer quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires 10+ years in quality leadership within EMS or regulated industries, with strong expertise in AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485, and the ability to stop production when quality risks arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, Business, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Quality leadership experience in EMS/electronics or regulated industries.
• Experience managing multiple QMS certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Nextek's QMS, product and manufacturing quality, regulatory compliance, customer/supplier quality, and CI programs.
• Maintain and improve AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 certifications and compliance with requirements.
• Lead audits (certification, surveillance, customer, regulatory).
• Oversee Quality Laboratory, inspection activities, and product verification across EMS processes.
• Lead management reviews and drive QMS KPIs and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

QMS ownership

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing quality

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Nextek, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Director of Quality to provide executive leadership for the company’s QMS, product and manufacturing quality, and regulatory compliance across EMS operations. The role oversees audits, supplier and customer quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires 10+ years in quality leadership within EMS or regulated industries, with strong expertise in AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485, and the ability to stop production when quality risks arise.