Quality Director

Quality Director Little Ferry, Mississippi Direct Hire $140,000 Job Description Compensation: $140,000 Base Salary Location : Little Ferry, Mississippi Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Director to lead its quality assurance and quality management programs within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. As a member of the senior leadership team, this individual will work closely with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and executive leadership to ensure products and processes consistently meet quality and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will bring significant quality management experience within manufacturing , preferably supporting aerospace and defense products , along with demonstrated leadership experience and a strong background in AS9100, NADCAP, and ISO-based quality management systems . Key Responsibilities Quality Management Systems Serve as the primary leader for the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) . Ensure processes consistently deliver high-quality products and services. Lead the continued development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems. Ensure quality processes meet applicable customer, regulatory, and operational requirements. Lead quality management certification activities, preferably involving AS9100 and NADCAP . Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Review and respond to quality issues and customer concerns. Identify opportunities to improve departmental and company-wide processes. Develop corrective actions and drive issues through resolution. Proactively analyze quality data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement. Promote continuous improvement throughout the organization. Quality Metrics & Reporting Develop and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for internal and external quality performance. Analyze quality metrics and communicate findings to senior leadership. Use data to identify recurring issues and areas requiring corrective action. Monitor quality performance and ensure improvement initiatives produce measurable results. Customer & Supplier Quality Work directly with customers to understand and resolve quality concerns. Partner with suppliers to address supplier quality and performance issues. Approve and manage external providers. Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and other external stakeholders. Ensure external providers meet established quality requirements. Cross-Functional Leadership Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve quality issues. Collaborate with management to develop, initiate, and monitor strategic initiatives across the organization. Serve as the senior quality representative for internal and external stakeholders. Support organizational initiatives involving product quality, compliance, efficiency, and operational performance. Team Leadership Lead and manage the Quality organization. Train, develop, and support Quality team members. Establish clear expectations and accountability across the department. Provide leadership and direction on complex quality matters. Build a quality-focused culture throughout the organization. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field . Demonstrated Quality Management experience within a manufacturing environment . Demonstrated supervisory and management experience. Experience leading and maintaining ISO-based Quality Management Systems . Ability to read and interpret technical documents. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple changing projects. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving capabilities. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and senior leadership. Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 6010 . Preferred Qualifications Quality leadership experience within aerospace and defense manufacturing . Strong experience with AS9100 . Experience with NADCAP certification and compliance requirements. Experience managing customer and supplier quality issues. Experience developing and monitoring quality KPIs and improvement initiatives. Travel Occasional travel may be required. Out-of-state and international travel may be assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran status. MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io Job Summary Published: 8/12/2026 Type: Direct Hire Location: New Hope, Mississippi Category: Other Area(s) At MOHR Talent, your progress is our passion. We are a national, minority-owned firm committed to empowering diverse talent. Our team provides personalized, growth-driven solutions whether you are looking for a new career move or eager to drive your enterprise further. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mohr Talent