Director Of Quality

Director of Quality

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Quality to lead a diverse team of engineers, technicians, inspectors, and administrative personnel. This role involves directing a staff of up to 50 people, hiring and training staff, and developing and enforcing quality systems to ensure compliance with consensus standards and customer requirements. The position requires monitoring and communicating quality-related metrics to senior staff, advocating for improvements, and communicating with customers on quality compliance, complaints, and audits.

Additionally, you will collaborate with purchasing on vendor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and promote a quality culture. Managing the budget is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

+ Direct a staff of up to 50 people, including engineers, technicians, inspectors, and administrative personnel.

+ Hire staff and provide training.

+ Develop and enforce quality systems to ensure compliance with consensus standards and customer requirements.

+ Monitor and communicate measurement of quality-related metrics to senior staff.

+ Advocate for improvements in quality processes.

+ Communicate with customers regarding quality compliance, complaints, and audits.

+ Collaborate with purchasing on monitoring and improving vendor performance.

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

+ Manage the budget effectively.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in a technical or management-related field.

+ Minimum 10 years of experience in a direct QA role with advancement into supervisory and managerial roles.

+ Direct experience with FAA regulatory rules and offices in certification and Parts Manufacturing Approval.

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Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action investigation.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Extensive knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the organization's production processes.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to serve as a liaison with developers, project managers, and customer support.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Aerospace background.

+ Knowledge about First Article Inspection Reports per AS 9102.

+ Material Review Board experience.

+ Quality certifications such as CQE or CQA.

+ Supplier quality experience.

+ AS9100 audit experience.

Work Environment

The company is a 100% employee-owned engineering-oriented systems design and manufacturing company located in Plainview, NY. We are an industry leader in designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing high-quality custom ice protection and temperature control systems for aerospace, industrial, and transit applications. The work environment is challenging yet rewarding, offering growth potential and a full range of benefits, including an employee stock ownership plan, 401k, full medical coverage, commutation assistance, and tuition support.

The company fosters a great work culture with annual family picnics and events. We provide shuttles to and from the Hicksville train station and offer commuting cost assistance for those coming from the city. The schedule is flexible, and salaried employees benefit from a straight time overtime policy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainview, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plainview,NY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status,…