Director of Quality

Position: Director of Quality

Location: Phoenix AZ

Status: Exempt

Reports to: CEO

Why Join Our Team

At Precision Aerospace youll be part of a growing organization where your contributions truly matter. Join a team recognized for its speed quality responsiveness and ability to deliver on complex products. Were committed to exceeding customer expectations and we believe that starts with empowering our people. We offer:

• A supportive safety-first work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A strong collaborative team culture
• The chance to make a daily impact in a fast-paced industry

Additional Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Summary

The Director of Quality is responsible for leading the organizations Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring full compliance with AS9100 NADCAP customer requirements and regulatory standards. This role oversees all quality departments drives continuous improvement initiatives and serves as the primary interface with aerospace customers and regulatory bodies. The Director of Quality ensures the companys products and processes meet the highest levels of aerospace quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Quality organization including Quality Engineering Inspection NDT Calibration and Document Control teams.
• Ensure the QMS is maintained continually improved and fully compliant with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Lead internal external regulatory and customer audits; ensure timely resolution of all findings.
• Direct the companys root cause analysis and corrective action system ensuring effective and sustainable solutions for all CARs and nonconformances.
• Oversee calibration programs and verification processes for all inspection tools.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality reduce defects and improve yield by applying Six Sigma methodologies (e.g. DMAIC root cause analysis statistical process control) and business transformation principles.
• Lead cross functional teams to identify root causes implement data driven solutions and establish scalable processes that strengthen operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead annual Management Reviews Quality strategic planning and KPI development.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for customers including Honeywell Pratt & Whitney GE and Raytheon.
• Ensure quality requirements are understood and implemented across Engineering Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Develop staff through mentoring training and succession planning within a multi-team quality organization (larger scope than the manager role).
• Support new program onboarding customer qualification and special process approvals (e.g. NADCAP Welding NDT/FPI).
• Manage departmental budgets strategic initiatives and technology upgrades (ERP inspection equipment digital QMS tools).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1215 years of aerospace manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in a senior quality leadership position.
• Expert-level understanding of AS9100 NADCAP GD&T and aerospace customer specifications.
• Experience working directly with major aerospace OEMs (Honeywell required; Pratt & Whitney GE and Raytheon preferred).
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or related discipline required; Masters degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-team quality organizations and building high-performance teams.
• Strong leadership skills with exceptional communication abilities to interface effectively with customers executives and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced capabilities in ERP systems Microsoft Office and digital quality tools.
• Proven ability to interpret complex specifications blueprints and manufacturing plans; must be proficient with all major inspection tools.
• Must be a US Person due to ITAR requirements (Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands of this position include but are not limited to the following:
• Frequent activities include: sitting standing walking talking hearing seeing writing and typing.
• Occasional lifting of materials or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Occasional physical movements such as: reaching climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching pushing pulling grasping twisting bending and performing repetitive motions.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: earplugs safety glasses safety shoes and other safety gear as required

Required Experience:

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