Director of Quality

We are a privately held, industry-leading distributor of industrial rivets, fasteners, and castings, proudly serving a diverse range of industries since 1970. With decades of operational excellence and a strong reputation for quality and reliability, we are among the largest distributors in our space. Our organization is ISO 9001 certified and committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Quality to lead and manage all aspects of our quality function. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems that ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting operational efficiency and customer expectations. The Director of Quality will report directly to ownership and serve as a key member of the leadership team.

• Lead, develop, and manage the Quality Department, including staff oversight, performance management, and team development
• Maintain and improve the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Drive quality initiatives aligned with business goals and customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, with preference for familiarity with IATF 16949 requirements
• Oversee internal and external audits, including customer and registrar audits
• Develop and implement quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting to ownership
• Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and sales to resolve quality issues and improve processes
• Evaluate supplier quality and establish strong vendor quality programs
• Ensure proper documentation, inspection procedures, and testing protocols are in place
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns and escalations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience, preferably within distribution, manufacturing, or industrial products
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards (required)
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 (preferred)
• Proven experience leading audits, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• Primarily on-site in Somerset County, NJ
• One work-from-home day per week

• Long-standing, stable company with over 50 years of success
• Leadership visibility and direct reporting to ownership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on quality and operational excellence
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment