Director of Quality - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Quality - Manufacturing

Job Title: Director of Quality - Manufacturing

Location: Livermore, CA on-site

Compensation: $170k-$210k /yr base salary DOE+ Bonus

Requirements: 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, ITAR

Position Overview
Our 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 Responsibilities

• Lead and unify quality operations across multiple manufacturing sites
• Own and improve the QMS (AS9100, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements)
• Manage internal audits, corrective actions (CAPA), management reviews, and customer/regulatory audits
• Develop quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive APQP, FMEA, supplier quality, and new product/program quality planning
• Build, mentor, and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and team leads
• Manage departmental budgets, metrology resources, calibration programs, and quality systems
• Partner with production and engineering teams to ensure quality is built into the manufacturing process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of quality leadership experience within precision manufacturing
• 5+ years managing teams, budgets, and quality systems
• Experience in aerospace, defense, space, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Hands-on expertise with AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102, CAPA, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis methodologies
• Experience leading certification audits and serving as a quality management representative
• Strong understanding of GD&T, metrology, and manufacturing quality processes
• U.S. Person status required due to export-controlled programs

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Performance/Merit Bonus
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer % match
• PTO
• Holiday
• Career Advancement & Training
• And More!

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Salary

$170000 - $210000 USD per year

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