Director OF Quality

Overview M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values – agility, expertise, and trust – we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. Responsibilities Acting on behalf of the Vice President of Quality Assurance/Quality Control, this position is directly responsible for documenting, managing, implementing, monitoring, measuring, improving, and institutionalizing the Quality Management System (QMS) at the MMC. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Quality Assurance/Quality Control or a designated representative within the QA/QC service center. Design, develop, implement, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) at M.C. Dean modular assembly and manufacturing facility. Partner with the project team in understanding the complete scope of work for the project(s). Establish and embed Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools and techniques into manufacturing processes. Manage a team of quality engineers and quality control personnel to drive quality in upstream processes of design, planning and throughout production. Identify and provide solutions to project-specific issues based on knowledge, experience and outside resources. Perform Quality Assurance audits on modular processes to assess quality maturity. Establish and lead quality initiatives for the project(s). Participate in the review of engineering deliverables (drawings, specifications, submittals) and ensure all comments generated during these reviews are addressed. Initiate, assign, and manage discrepancy notices, corrective action reports, and CAPA. Provide oversight and coordinate third-party peer design agencies and testing agencies, implementing recommendations as necessary. Participate in daily Operational Risk Management meetings ensuring quality items/issues for the scope of work are discussed. Assess project performance under the quality management system and provide management, guidance, assistance, and support to the project team as required. Ensure adequate and tailored policies, procedures, and work instructions are documented and institutionalized. Manage third-party audits related to ISO 9001, CMMI, ISO 27001 and UL qualifications. Requirements Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information. An active Top-Secret/SCI clearance is required. A graduate engineer, preferably in systems, industrial, or manufacturing disciplines. Minimum 16+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, or modular construction industries, with a bachelor’s degree. QA/QC experience either as a QA/QC manager or in a capacity of Project Manager or Engineering Manager, Manufacturing/Process Engineering. Experience leading, auditing, and providing oversight for the integration of a Quality Management System across various disciplines (including architectural, mechanical, and fire alarm systems) and stakeholders (suppliers, subcontractors, testing agencies). Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, and various manufacturing processes. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent problem solving, analyzing, and resolving skills. Ability to communicate at all levels of construction. Keen attention to detail. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to read, interpret, and review drawings and engineering documents. Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package, including a competitive salary and the following. Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Paid time off. Tuition reimbursement. 401k retirement plan. Military reserve pay offset. Paid maternity leave. Abilities Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Identify and understand the speech of another person. Pay Range USD 198,490.00 - USD 297,720.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr