Director of Quality

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Director of Quality

The Director of Quality provides strategic leadership and governance for all quality‑related activities within a large, complex business unit. This role is responsible for defining and executing the Quality Management Framework, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across projects and operations. You will serve as the senior steward of quality—driving consistency, accountability, and high‑performance outcomes across a diverse portfolio of complex electrical systems and manufacturing programs.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET‑accredited, top‑tier engineering program (Must Have!)
• 16+ years of progressive experience in Quality leadership, engineering, or manufacturing environments
• Integrated manufacturing experience with complex electrical systems and long process cycles in industries such as automotive, aviation, aerospace/space, or shipbuilding
• Deep expertise in Quality Management Systems and end‑to‑end quality lifecycle execution
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management and its impact on product and system quality
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and govern enterprise‑level quality programs across multi‑project portfolios
• Demonstrated experience leading audits, CAPA programs, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to lead, mentor, and influence senior leaders and cross‑functional teams with diverse technical backgrounds
• Strong analytical skills with experience developing and interpreting quality metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators

• Leads by example with a hands‑on, execution‑focused approach
• Trusted mentor and builder of high‑performing teams
• Results‑driven, disciplined, and highly accountable
• Passionate about quality, reliability, and operational excellence

• Own and govern the Quality Management Framework
  , institutionalizing the full quality lifecycle—from project selection through execution, auditing, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Ensure all programs align with strategic objectives, customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and electrical system performance standards
• Integrate high‑risk electrical and manufacturing requirements into project schedules and Quality Plans, with clearly defined controls, milestones, and accountability
• Provide senior technical oversight for preventive, detective, and corrective quality controls across complex electrical manufacturing and installation programs
• Direct project‑level and supplier‑level Quality Control execution
  , including inspections, testing, documentation, and adherence to electrical and workmanship standards
• Lead internal quality audits
  , assessing compliance, identifying defect and rework drivers, and enforcing corrective actions
• Own the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program
  , ensuring rigorous root cause analysis and verification of effectiveness
• Capture and scale lessons learned and best practices to improve quality consistency across long‑cycle manufacturing programs
• Develop and maintain a Quality Performance Dashboard
  , providing executive leadership with clear visibility into risks, trends, and improvement priorities
• Facilitate recurring quality performance reviews with senior leadership and project teams to drive transparency, accountability, and timely resolution of issues
• Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions

Health, Eye, Dental, 401K

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, please email your up‑to‑date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron at

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Director

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Manufacturing

$/yr ­– $/yr

Washington, DC