Director of Quality

Kinetic Engine Systems

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in aerospace quality
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100, GD&T and inspection methods
  • Experience leading audits and customer interactions
  • Hands-on experience in machining or manufacturing environment
  • Strong problem solver with resource efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and improve AS9100 compliant Quality Management System
  • Ensure compliance of procedures, work instructions, and records with standards
  • Act as the primary contact for customer quality issues and audits
  • Manage all stages of Quality Inspection and Quality Engineering
  • Ensure proper usage of GD&T inspection methods
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing and Six Sigma practices
  • Track key quality metrics including PPM, scrap, and rework

Benefits

  • Opportunity for strategic oversight in a small company environment
  • Hands-on execution across various quality assurance functions
  • Engagement with production, engineering, and customers for quality improvement
  • A role that fosters leadership in continuous improvement methodologies
  • Ability to impact key quality metrics and processes
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions:

The Director of Quality is responsible for leading ADM's Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with AS9100 aerospace standards. The position manages the Inspection Department and Quality Engineering. The role involves strategic oversight with hands-on execution a small company environment; work closely with production, engineering, and customers to ensure production conformity and continuous improvement

Functions:

  • Maintain and improve the AS9100 compliant QMS.
  • Ensure procedures, work instructions, and records meet customer and regulatory standards.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues, audits, surveys, etc.
  • Manage Quality Inspection and Quality Engineering in all stages including: in process, receiving, final, calibration, etc.
  • Ensure proper use of GD&T inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts through lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and similar methodologies to reduce defects and scrap.
  • Track and monitor key quality metrics: PPM, scrap, rework, etc.


Education and Experience:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in aerospace quality.
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100, GD&T and inspection methods.
  • Experience with leading audits, correction actions, and customer interactions.
  • Hands-on experience in machining or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong problem solver who can move efficiently with limited resources.


Preferred:

  • Green Belt Certification.
  • Strong background in precision CNC machining and CMM.
  • Exposure to ITAR/EAR compliance.
  • Background in Honeywell eCATS portal.

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