Director, Quality Assurance
Core
Lead the quality organization for a new production operation manufacturing advanced technology products in communications and connectivity.
Role type
Director, Quality Assurance (Ground-floor leadership)
Builds
Scalable quality management systems and operating mechanisms for a new manufacturing facility
Domain
Aerospace/Spaceflight manufacturing (communications and connectivity products)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (quality systems)
Required skills
Quality management systems leadership, manufacturing operations leadership, organizational design and staffing, cross-functional partnership, continuous improvement, risk resolution, strategic planning, project management, team building, complex problem solving, adaptability
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience in highly regulated safety-critical environments, greenfield/brownfield site activation, design for inspection and testability, metrology equipment knowledge, matrixed organization experience
Technologies
AS9100, ISO 9000, metrology equipment
Responsibilities
Establish quality infrastructure, processes, and culture for a new production operation; Build, lead, and mentor the Quality Assurance organization; Define and execute a comprehensive quality strategy for transition to manufacturing; Develop scalable quality management systems; Partner with operations, engineering, and program teams to integrate quality; Establish quality objectives, metrics, and governance; Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions; Ensure quality commitments in manufacturing operations; Support safe and predictable production; Provide communication to senior leadership.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership
