Director, Quality

The Director, Quality for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) provides strategic insight and management over the quality function. This position ensures all facets of the business and operational systems/processes adhere to internal and external Quality requirements, as well as regulatory and agency requirements. This leader will possess a strong business and technical acumen, while maintaining the ability to interpret stakeholder needs and effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.

The Director, Quality will promote a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring a commitment to quality, safety, excellence, and innovation.

• Develop and implement quality plans, standards, and systems while coordinating quality activities, including the Non-Conformance process, Supplier Quality and Development, Program Quality support, Incoming Inspection, Final Inspection, and DCMA coordination
• Establish the strategic direction of the Quality organization, including organizational capability, succession planning, and long-term quality improvement initiatives
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality function, including improvements to training, work practices, and quality processes
• Build and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) framework and strategy aligned with leadership vision and business objectives
• Establish and monitor quality metrics (e.g., process capability, Pareto analysis, defect trends, and quality performance indicators) to evaluate system effectiveness
• Contributes to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational & quality performance
• Lead product quality investigations, identifying exposure/impact, defining containment strategies, and implementing permanent control measures
• Assess product designs and technical documentation to ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities and quality requirements
• Champion the development and sustainment of the CAPA system, deploying structured problem solving to identify root cause and corrective/preventative actions
• Collaborate with Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Operations to meet operational objectives. Identify, plan, and lead activity to improve performance and resolve quality issues.
• Lead and support customer, regulatory, internal, and third party quality audits. Maintain, evaluate, and track recommendations for quality system improvement
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, government, customer, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Establish solid relationships with customer technical and quality representatives, support discussions on quality performance with customer program representatives, and assist in fulfilling Quality-related contractual reporting requirements

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

• Typically will manage supervisors and individual contributors of various functions under purview

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related…