Director, Quality Assurance (Clearance Required)
Core
Senior quality leader defining and executing the organization's quality vision, strategy, and culture to ensure world-class product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the aerospace business.
Role type
Director, Quality Assurance
Builds
Scalable quality systems and enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives for space and defense technology missions.
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (Quality Management Systems)
Required skills
Strategic leadership, quality management systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, DoD, FDA, GxP), risk management, root cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, executive communication, team development, audit management, change control, validation.
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering or Business, ASQ CMQ/OE/CQE certifications, Six Sigma Black Belt, OEM/defense/military/space program experience, multi-site organization leadership, P&L impact awareness.
Technologies
AS9100, ISO 9001, DoD standards, Lean, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Develop and execute long-term quality strategy aligned with corporate objectives; serve as quality authority and trusted advisor to executive leadership; lead customer, regulatory, and third-party audits; drive enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives; recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality organization; establish meaningful quality metrics and performance indicators.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & organizational transformation