Director of Quality (Defense)

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Job description

The Director of Quality requires extensive experience in quality management, leadership, and Continuous Improvement. Expertise in process improvement, regulatory compliance, defense manufacturing, and Six Sigma certification is essential.

Client Details

My client is a leading player in the technology and engineering sectors, known for its innovation, reliability, and commitment to excellence. The company specializes in providing cutting-edge solutions across a range of industries, including aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. My clients location is a hub of advanced manufacturing and engineering expertise, where highly skilled professionals work together to deliver high-quality products that meet the most stringent industry standards.

The company is renowned for its strong focus on quality and continuous improvement, ensuring that its products and services consistently exceed customer expectations. Employees benefit from a collaborative and supportive work environment, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. The company's leadership is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, empowering employees to contribute to groundbreaking projects that have a global impact. My client is not just a workplace, but a community where talent and technology come together to shape the future.

Description

Director of Quality (Defense) responsibilities:

• Lead Quality Improvement Initiatives: Drive continuous improvement efforts across all areas of the organization to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, including leading audits and certifications.
• Manage Quality Team: Lead and mentor a team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with engineering, production, and other departments to resolve quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Customer and Supplier Quality Management: Address customer concerns, manage supplier quality performance, and drive initiatives to improve overall supply chain quality.
• Monitor Quality Performance: Track and analyze key quality metrics, reporting to senior management on performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis: Oversee root cause analysis for quality issues, ensuring effective and timely resolution of problems.
• Develop Quality Strategies: Create and implement quality strategies that align with the company's overall business goals and objectives.
• Support New Product Development: Collaborate in new product development processes to ensure that quality standards are integrated from the design phase onward.

Profile

Successful candidate for the Director of Quality (Defense):

• Extensive Quality Management Experience: Over 10 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing or high-tech environment.
• Proven Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong Knowledge of Industry Standards: Deep understanding of ISO 9001, AS9100, and other relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in Process Improvement: Proficiency in statistical analysis, process improvement methodologies, and root cause analysis.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement quality strategies that align with the company's business objectives.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Customer-Focused Approach: A track record of addressing customer concerns and driving initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, and quality control tools.
• Adaptability and Innovation: Able to navigate complex challenges and foster innovation in quality practices, ensuring the company stays ahead in a competitive market.

Job Offer

Offer for the candidate:

• Senior Leadership Team
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access to robust health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Competitive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions to help secure your financial future.
• Collaborative Work Environment: A supportive and collaborative workplace culture that encourages innovation and teamwork.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary packages that reflect your experience and contributions to the company.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies to support work-life balance.
• Performance Bonuses: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and incentives, rewarding your contributions to the company's success.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects within a leading technology company that values excellence.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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