Director Of Quality

Location: Melville, New York, United States Brief Description Our client is looking for a Director of Quality to lead the development and implementation of the quality management system, ensuring that products and services meet company, regulatory, and customer standards. This senior role involves overseeing quality teams and collaborating with other departments to establish overall quality and compliance. Role and Responsibilities Direct a staff of up to 50 people including engineers, technicians, inspectors, and administrative personnel. Hire staff and provide training. Develop and enforce quality systems to ensure compliance to consensus standards and customer requirements. Monitor and communicate measurement of quality‑related metrics to senior staff and advocate for improvements. Communicate with customers regarding quality compliance, complaints, audits, etc. Collaborate with Purchasing on monitoring and improving vendor performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and drive a quality culture. Manage budget. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management related field. 10 years minimum experience in a direct QA role with progressive advancement into supervisory and managerial roles. Direct experience with FAA regulatory rules and offices in the areas of certification, Parts Manufacturing Approval. Desired Qualifications Direct experience in AS9100 or ISO 9001. #J-18808-Ljbffr