Director, Quality

JOB SUMMARY The Director, Quality for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) provides strategic insight and management over the quality function. This position ensures all facets of the business and operational systems/processes adhere to internal and external Quality requirements, as well as regulatory and agency requirements. This leader will possess a strong business and technical acumen, while maintaining the ability to interpret stakeholder needs and effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. The Director, Quality will promote a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring a commitment to quality, safety, excellence, and innovation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Develop and implement quality plans, standards, and systems while coordinating quality activities, including the Non-Conformance process, Supplier Quality and Development, Program Quality support, Incoming Inspection, Final Inspection, and DCMA coordination 2. Establish the strategic direction of the Quality organization, including organizational capability, succession planning, and long-term quality improvement initiatives 3. Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality function, including improvements to training, work practices, and quality processes 4. Build and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) framework and strategy aligned with leadership vision and business objectives 5. Establish and monitor quality metrics (e.g., process capability, Pareto analysis, defect trends, and quality performance indicators) to evaluate system effectiveness 6. Contributes to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational & quality performance 7. Lead product quality investigations, identifying exposure/impact, defining containment strategies, and implementing permanent control measures 8. Assess product designs and technical documentation to ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities and quality requirements 9. Champion the development and sustainment of the CAPA system, deploying structured problem solving to identify root cause and corrective/preventative actions 10. Collaborate with Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Operations to meet operational objectives. Identify, plan, and lead activity to improve performance and resolve quality issues. 11. Lead and support customer, regulatory, internal, and third party quality audits. Maintain, evaluate, and track recommendations for quality system improvement 12. Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, government, customer, and applicable regulatory requirements 13. Establish solid relationships with customer technical and quality representatives, support discussions on quality performance with customer program representatives, and assist in fulfilling Quality-related contractual reporting requirements OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework 2. Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to 3. Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group's core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC 4. Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures 5. Special projects and additional duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 1. Typically will manage supervisors and individual contributors of various functions under purview EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION 1. Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field 2. Master's degree or MBA is preferred 3. Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma traini g preferred 4. ASQ Certifications preferred: Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence, Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Auditor EXPERIENCE 1. Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience in Quality within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or defense 2. Experience supporting U.S. Government contracting activities, including FAR, DFARS, and DCMA requirements 3. Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, 5S/6S, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational performance 4. Experience developing, monitoring, and reporting key quality performance metrics and organizational KPIs ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, influencing, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to apply sound judgment, initiative, and creativity to complex technical challenges