Site Quality Director (Aerospace/Defense)

CapstoneONE Search; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing organization in Downingtown, PA is seeking a Site Quality Director. This role involves leading a quality department, improving process efficiency, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of quality management experience in a highly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 is required. Comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Management experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Experience in Metals environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a department of five engineers while reporting to the VP/General Manager.
• Complete financial/budgetary ownership of the department.
• Own plant quality function and work cross-functionally.
• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Drive utilization of problem-solving methods for plant issues.
• Improve process efficiency through best practices and lean manufacturing.

Skills

ISO 9001

AS9100

Quality Management

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Job description

Overview

Site Quality Director (Aerospace/Defense) — Location: Downingtown, PA. Base pay range: $150,000/yr - $165,000/yr. Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus. This range is provided by CapstoneONE Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

We are representing a globally recognized aerospace manufacturing organization that is actively seeking a Site Quality Leader to lead their flagship $600M campus. The organization was recently named a "TOP PLACES TO WORK" based on compensation, culture, and employee satisfaction. The candidate will report to the VP/General Manager and begin the interview process ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will report to the VP/General Manager while leading a department of five engineers, with a strong dotted line relationship to the Divisional Director of Quality.
• Complete financial/budgetary ownership of the department.
• Own the plant quality function while working cross-functionally with different departments.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and business plan goals.
• Maintain and develop strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
• Work closely with plant staff to develop "HI-POT" talent.
• Responsible for improving process efficiency through best practices, SOP's, and lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree is required for consideration (preference for technical field)
• Candidate should have strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100
• Candidate should have at least 5 years of Quality Management experience within highly regulated environment
• Experience in Metals environment preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)