Director- Manufacturing Quality Assurance

For our client, we are seeking a Director
- Manufacturing Quality Assurance to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This role will lead operational priorities where safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline are central to success. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a Aerospace & Defense environment.

Location:

Seattle, WA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $203,165 – $284,430 annually

• Lead and mentor the Quality Assurance team at Cape Canaveral
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ensure business and program Quality commitments are met across manufacturing
• Identify and drive quality actions critical to program success
• Collaborate with customers on quality concerns and investigations
• Conduct engineering design reviews to enhance quality and manufacturability
• Manage compliance and improvement of the company Quality Management System

• B.A. degree required; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, test, or operations fields
• Experience with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO
  9000
• Quality Assurance/Manufacturing background in development, production, and maintenance environments
• Strong leadership, planning, and project management capabilities

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave and short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
• Stock options available for all regular employees
• Generous Paid Time Off policy and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.