Quality Director

Company and Division

Job Summary

Quality Assurance Leadership

• Own the full Quality Assurance System and ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements.
• Develop and continuously improve the Quality Management System for production and MRO activities.
• Ensure certification and regulatory compliance with Part 21G/J and Part 145.

Compliance and Quality Control

• Maintain EASA, FAA, AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant approvals and standards.
• Lead audits and quality investigations involving authorities, customers, and certification bodies.
• Align Quality Assurance policies with Quality Control execution and drive inspection and testing standards.

Performance and Supplier Quality

• Track and report quality metrics including nonconformances, first-pass yield, customer returns, and audit findings.
• Present quality performance data and strategic plans to the VP and General Manager and VP of Quality.
• Enforce supplier quality processes, conduct internal audits, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and MRO teams on quality practices and continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis and support improvement activities across the value stream.
• Lead and mentor the QA team and promote regulatory discipline and quality excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive aerospace quality experience across manufacturing and MRO environments is required.
• Knowledge of EASA and FAA Part 21G/J and Part 145 regulations is required.
• Strong understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, and other aerospace standards is required.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and audits is required.
• ASQ CQE, CQA, or CQM/OE certifications are advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong operational execution skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership presence, integrity, and commitment to regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Standard 37-hour week with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution and life assurance at four times salary.
• Company-funded medical benefits, retail and gym discounts, loyalty bonuses, and team-building events.