Quality Director

Quality Director

$170000 - $225000 per year | Richardson, TX | On-site | Permanent

Our client is an established precision manufacturer serving the defense, industrial, and commercial markets. The company designs and manufactures highly engineered products used in demanding environments and is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the quality function for an established defense manufacturer
• Make a direct impact on products used in critical military and commercial applications
• Work closely with executive leadership, engineering, manufacturing, and operations
• Take ownership of the company's quality systems, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and develop a team of experienced quality professionals
• Every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation and benefits

This is a full-time, onsite position located in Richardson, Texas. The Quality Director will lead the company's quality function and oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of its quality management systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with industry and customer requirements, leading internal and external audits, overseeing quality assurance and quality control practices, developing employee training programs, and managing a small team of exempt-level quality professionals. This individual will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership to maintain the highest standards of product quality and performance.

• Extensive experience in quality management, quality assurance, and quality control within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of AS9100 is required
• Prior defense, DoD, aerospace, or similarly regulated manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• Previous experience managing a small team of exempt-level employees
• Strong background conducting quality audits and improving internal processes and systems
• Experience developing and leading training initiatives
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and industry quality standards
• Experience in precision manufacturing, optical systems, or a similar technical environment is preferred
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field is required
• Advanced degrees and relevant quality certifications are a plus

The company offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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