Senior Quality Director - Aerospace & Compliance

Specialized Recruiting Group; Ohio; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a seasoned Quality Director for our Cincinnati, OH site. This role leads all quality functions and drives a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of progressive quality experience, including 7+ years in leadership, with deep knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and experience steering QMS programs, audits, and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive quality experience, incl. 7+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in aerospace or complex engineered product manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• ASQ certification and experience leading organizational transformation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site quality functions, including QA, QC, supplier quality, and quality engineering with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute the site's quality strategy, ensuring ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Oversee the QMS, including internal and customer audits, corrective actions, risk management, and regulatory readiness.
• Serve as the primary quality representative with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, leading escalations and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Monitor and drive quality performance metrics, provide strategic insights to leadership, and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve product quality.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS/ISO 9001

Audits & compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Job description

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a seasoned Quality Director for our Cincinnati, OH site. This role leads all quality functions and drives a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of progressive quality experience, including 7+ years in leadership, with deep knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and experience steering QMS programs, audits, and regulatory readiness.