Director of Quality - Manufacturing

Job Title: Director of Quality - ManufacturingLocation: Livermore, CA on-siteCompensation: $170k-$210k /yr base salary DOE+ BonusRequirements: BS degree in Engineering, Quality or related field, 10+ yrs in Manufacturing Quality, 5+ years in Leadership for Quality, exp in Aerospace, Defense, Space or Medical Device. AS9100/ISO 9001, ITARPosition OverviewOur client, a rapidly growing precision manufacturing company supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, and advanced technology customers, is seeking a Director of Quality to lead quality operations across multiple facilities.This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for building and scaling quality systems, developing quality teams, and ensuring production throughput keeps pace with company growth. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in regulated manufacturing environments and a proven track record leading AS9100-certified quality organizations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and unify quality operations across multiple manufacturing sitesOwn and improve the QMS (AS9100, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements)Manage internal audits, corrective actions (CAPA), management reviews, and customer/regulatory auditsDevelop quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiativesDrive APQP, FMEA, supplier quality, and new product/program quality planningBuild, mentor, and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and team leadsManage departmental budgets, metrology resources, calibration programs, and quality systemsPartner with production and engineering teams to ensure quality is built into the manufacturing processQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline10+ years of quality leadership experience within precision manufacturing5+ years managing teams, budgets, and quality systemsExperience in aerospace, defense, space, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environmentsHands-on expertise with AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102, CAPA, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis methodologiesExperience leading certification audits and serving as a quality management representativeStrong understanding of GD&T, metrology, and manufacturing quality processesU.S. Person status required due to export-controlled programsBenefitsCompetitive SalaryPerformance/Merit BonusHealthDentalVision401(k) with employer % matchPTOHolidayCareer Advancement & TrainingAnd More!