Quality Director

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Quality Director to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts. As a full-time Quality Director in the Quality Department at Aalberts, this individual will play a key role of the operations leadership team. This role is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of the Quality function across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role ensures consistent deployment of quality systems, policies, and performance standards to drive product excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The Director will lead a team of site Quality Managers and Engineers to strengthen customer satisfaction, minimize waste, and support operational excellence initiatives. the Aalberts way Aalberts is built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given, the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership, think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself, for the company, and for our planet. Develop and implement amulti-site quality strategyaligned with corporate and operational goals. Serve as thetop-level authority for Qualityacross all manufacturing sites and distribution centers. Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality objectives. Provide direction and oversight for all Quality Managers and site quality teams, ensuring consistent processes and accountability. Lead the organization toward achieving and sustainingISO 9001certification, as well as any applicable customer or regulatory standards. Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of theQuality Management System (QMS)across all facilities. EnsureQRQC (Quick Response Quality Control)methodology is fully deployed and standardized at each site. Drive compliance with customer specifications, industry regulations, and internal standards for all products and processes. Manage internal and external quality audits, supplier audits, and customer visits. Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework. Use data-driven insights to develop and executestrategic quality improvement plansacross the business. Facilitate quarterlyQuality Management Reviewsand contribute to Continuous Improvement (CIP) programs. Serve as theprimary escalation point for customer quality concernsand oversee resolution of all customer complaints and nonconformances. Supporting all quality aspects innew project launch coming 2026. Build strong relationships with customers through transparency, responsiveness, and reliability. Oversee supplier quality programs, including incoming inspection, qualification, and performance tracking. Establish and maintain performance metrics (PPM, scrap, warranty returns, audit scores, etc.) across all sites. Analyze trends and report findings to the Operations Leadership Team with recommended actions. Ensure consistent use of KPIs to monitor and drive performance improvement at all levels. Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing Quality Managers, Engineers, and Technicians across all sites. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving. Champion training programs for operators and supervisors on quality standards, defect prevention, and customer requirements. Complete additional duties as assigned by manager. requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field;Master’s degree preferred. 10+ yearsof progressive experience in quality leadership in large scalemanufacturing environment, includingmulti-site responsibility. Demonstrated success implementing and maintainingISO 9001or equivalent quality systems. Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and influence cross-functional leaders at all organizational levels. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action. Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MES systems. Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent certification preferred. why work at Aalberts? Globally renowned company, dedicated to technological innovation and excellence Diverse teams of passionate individuals, committed to making a difference Professional growth and development opportunities Think independently yet work as one team Be in charge today of what happens tomorrow about Aalberts We are a company of over 13,000 passionate people spread across 50 countries, working as one to engineer mission-critical technologies, making impact in everyday life. Aalberts IPSA proudly supports eco-friendly buildings to high-tech manufacturing, minuscule microchips to the largest seagoing vessels, and next gen vehicles to lightweight airplanes. Since 1975, we have been at the forefront of where technological innovation truly matters and progress is really made for a clean, smart and responsible future. work environment Primarily based in production and warehouse area will require adherence to safety protocols including personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety vest, and steel-toed shoes when on the shop floor or near loading docks. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday. Frequent use of hands and fingers for computer work, data entry, and handling documents. Must be able to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds, such as files, boxes, or company branded items or equipment. Visual acuity to review detailed reports, production schedules, HR data, personnel data on screens and in print. Clear verbal communication skills to coordinate with all departments, vendors and colleagues. Exposure to a manufacturing environment that may include noise, temperature variations and moving equipment. Regular travel to Aalberts locations for up to 50% of the time. compensation and benefits The salaried rate for this role is fair and decided upon based on experience and proven skills alignment through our interview process. This role will observe our company’s 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off and competitive full suite benefits package. go ahead, work the future at Aalberts Our procedure involves application submission, screening, assessments, selection, and offer/onboarding. The process follows a tentative time frame and is subject to the availability of both parties and the completion of each stage. our commitment to all Aalberts IPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Uninvited agency solicitation will not be considered. Profiles sent by third-party recruiters will be treated as direct applications from the candidate. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr