Quality Director

Job TitleDefine and implement a comprehensive manufacturing quality roadmap that supports business priorities, operational goals, and long-term scalability.Serve as a key quality partner to manufacturing leadership, driving improvements in execution, consistency, and product performance.Establish standardized quality practices, operating procedures, and continuous improvement frameworks across manufacturing operations.Lead manufacturing quality performance initiatives focused on improving yield, reducing variability, and enhancing overall product reliability.Develop and optimize manufacturing controls, inspection strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality assurance processes.Ensure production processes are robust, repeatable, and capable of supporting evolving business and customer requirements.Drive structured problem-solving efforts to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of manufacturing issues.Lead containment activities and improvement initiatives to address quality concerns quickly and effectively.Partner with engineering and operations teams to improve product designs, manufacturing processes, documentation, and production readiness.Oversee the ongoing enhancement of manufacturing quality systems in alignment with ISO standards and industry best practices.Ensure manufacturing operations maintain compliance with internal requirements, applicable regulations, and customer expectations.Lead and support quality assessments, audit activities, and operational readiness reviews.Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Test, and Customer-facing quality teams to improve end-to-end product quality.Promote proactive quality involvement throughout product development and manufacturing processes.Work with supplier quality teams to strengthen supplier performance, incoming material quality, and issue resolution.Develop and monitor quality metrics, performance indicators, and reporting mechanisms to drive operational improvement.Champion continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, statistical process control, and operational excellence initiatives.Use data-driven analysis to identify opportunities, improve accountability, and enhance manufacturing performance.Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing quality team focused on execution, ownership, and continuous improvement.Build a culture centered on prevention, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.Develop organizational capabilities through talent development, coaching, and succession planning.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantRequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing quality, operations quality, or related leadership roles.Experience leading quality teams within complex, high-technology manufacturing environments.Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, manufacturing quality systems, and process control methodologies.Expertise with FMEA, SPC, 8D, RCA, CAPA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.Excellent communication and presentation skills.PreferredExperience supporting complex capital equipment or engineered-to-order manufacturing.Experience leading quality organizations across multiple manufacturing sites.Six Sigma Green Belt & above, ASQ CQE, or ISO Lead Auditor certification.Passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and building world-class manufacturing organizations.What's on OfferCompetitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Retirement savings program with company contribution.Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.Opportunities for career growth within a global technology organization.Ability to influence quality strategy and operational excellence at a senior leadership level.