Director of Quality - USA

ABOUT US G&H

is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years. ROLE The Quality Manager oversees the quality assurance function, ensuring that products and processes meet internal standards, customer requirements, and ISO compliance. It involves supervising quality inspectors, operating and supporting testing equipment, analyzing defects, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with vendors to resolve quality issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Supervise the work of all Quality Inspectors. Assist in operating Zygo equipment, spectrophotometers, and other testing tools. Analyze in-house part rejects to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Create and maintain quality documentation for products and production processes. Ensure full compliance with ISO standards and maintain related documentation. Review customer quality requirements and ensure testing procedures meet those standards. Assist in evaluating and reporting on vendor quality issues.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Minimum three years' experience Minimum bachelor's degree Strong attention to detail and precision. Good communication and teamwork skills.

Notes:

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

US Postings ONLY:

In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.