Director of Quality & Continuous Improvement

Preferred Location: Raleigh, NC | Open to Charlotte, Atlanta, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Nashville, Richmond, and other major metropolitan areas east of the Mississippi with access to a major airport. At ANDRITZ, quality is more than compliance. It is a commitment to our customers, our products, and the way we operate. We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Director of Quality to lead enterprise-wide quality initiatives, drive operational excellence, and build a culture where quality is embedded in every aspect of the business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the quality strategy across manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering, product development, and customer‑facing functions. The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing quality leader with a proven history of improving quality performance, strengthening customer satisfaction, reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and leading high‑performing teams. What You'll Do Develop and execute a long‑term quality strategy aligned with business objectives and customer expectations Lead and continuously improve an ISO 9001‑based Quality Management System (QMS) Establish quality governance, KPIs, reporting processes, and accountability across multiple sites and functions Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve product quality, process capability, and operational efficiency Lead customer quality, supplier quality, CAPA programs, root cause investigations, and corrective action effectiveness Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales, and Customer Service to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle Serve as the executive point of contact for critical customer quality issues and regulatory or certification requirements Build, mentor, and develop quality leaders and teams across the organization Provide executive leadership with meaningful quality metrics, risk assessments, and improvement plans What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment 5+ years leading quality managers and/or multi‑disciplinary quality teams Demonstrated success leading quality across multiple facilities or complex manufacturing operations Deep experience implementing and improving ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Strong knowledge of: Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma SPC and Process Capability CAPA FMEA Supplier Quality Management Change Management and New Product Introduction Preferred Qualifications Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field) ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt Lead Auditor Certification Why This Opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to shape quality strategy across a complex industrial manufacturing environment while partnering directly with executive leadership. You will have the authority and responsibility to influence business outcomes, strengthen customer relationships, improve operational performance, and build a world‑class quality organization. If you are a strategic quality leader who thrives on driving continuous improvement, leading transformational change, and delivering measurable business results, we would like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr