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Director of Quality - Aerospace

$150k - $170k

AppleOne

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Director of Quality to lead and scale our enterprise-wide Quality function within a rapidly growing aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) across multiple facilities and business units.

You will serve as the organization’s primary quality authority, driving strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building a high-performing quality organization capable of supporting aggressive growth, new program wins, and potential acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

Own and lead the enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) across all sites, ensuring alignment with AS9100 standards
Drive compliance with ITAR and CMMC regulatory requirements across operations and documentation

Act as the primary interface with customers, regulatory agencies, registrars, and auditors (e.g., DCMA)
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leadership to drive quality performance and operational excellence

Establish and execute quality strategy, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization

Lead multi-site audit programs, including internal, external, and customer audits
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing Quality team, including managers and engineers
Drive risk management, RCCA, CAPA, and zero-defect initiatives
Ensure quality systems are scalable to support revenue growth, new programs, and
MA integration
Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $150,000 to $170,000 per year + Anual Bonus and Benefits.
- Direct hire opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
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The pay transparency policy is available here:
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

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