Director of Quality

Salary: $145k - 165k per year (plus bonus & stock options) Sterling Engineering is hiring a Director of Quality for a rapidly growing manufacturer seeking an accomplished quality leader to drive enterprise-wide quality initiatives, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you'll partner directly with executive leadership to build scalable quality systems, lead cross-functional teams, and influence the long-term success of the organization. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Executive leadership role with significant influence on company strategy and performance Opportunity to build and scale world-class quality systems across a growing organization Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and organizational growth Mentor and develop a talented quality organization while creating a culture of accountability and excellence High visibility with opportunities to shape long-term manufacturing and quality initiatives Stable organization committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the company's long-term quality strategy aligned with business objectives Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) as the organization grows Establish quality KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to drive operational excellence Ensure compliance with ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications Direct internal and external audits, certification activities, and corrective action programs Oversee quality assurance, quality control, supplier quality, and inspection operations Lead root cause investigations, CAPA initiatives, and risk management activities Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement programs Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality organization across multiple locations Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to improve product quality and customer satisfaction Manage customer quality issues, supplier performance, and strategic quality initiatives Develop executive-level reporting, quality metrics, and performance reviews to support business decisions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline Must have 10-15+ years of progressive quality management experience, including at least 5 years in leadership Must have owned an ISO recertification event with strong hands-on knowledge Extensive knowledge of Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance standards Proven success leading enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, quality tools, and structured problem-solving methodologies Experience leading large cross-functional teams within a manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree or MBA ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQM, or CQA Experience within highly regulated manufacturing industries Experience implementing digital Quality Management Systems and Industry 4.0 technologies Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, SPC, DOE, FMEA, CAPA, and advanced quality methodologies Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sterling Engineering