Director of Quality

Director of Quality Clifton, NJ Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Management Non-destructive testing ISO standards Engineering Regulatory compliance ERP systems Dimensional inspection Compliance audits & assessments Six Sigma methodology implementation Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Compliance management implementation Team development Dimensional measurements Key Performance Indicators Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Mentoring Auditing experience within manufacturing industry Organizational skills Overseeing audit functions Quality assurance within manufacturing Manufacturing Root cause analysis PPAP Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Coordinate measuring machine Leadership Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Implementing lean manufacturing processes Supply chain collaboration Measurement (quality control) 10 years

Full Job Description Job Title:

Director of Quality Location :

Clifton, NJ Prioritized Must Have Skills for the

Director of Quality:

#1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field. #2. 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing. #3. Extensive experience with

AS9100, ISO

9001, and Nadcap standards. #4. Strong background in metrology, GD&T, CMM inspection, and non-destructive testing (NDT). #5. Experience managing aerospace customer audits and regulatory approvals Responsibilities of the

Director of Quality:

Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System aligned with

AS9100, ISO

9001, and Nadcap standards. Lead internal and external audits, customer quality interactions, and regulatory compliance initiatives. Oversee dimensional and metallurgical inspection processes including CMM, GD&T, and non-destructive testing. Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions using RCCM, 8D, and CAPA methodologies. Manage First Article Inspection (FAI) and

PPAP/APQP

activities including documentation under AS9012 and AS13002. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to improve process capability and product quality. Analyze quality KPIs and lead continuous improvement programs to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints. Mentor and develop quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians. Requirements of the

Director of Quality:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required. Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments. Strong working knowledge of

AS9100, ISO

9001, Nadcap, and ITAR compliance frameworks. Experience managing quality audits, certifications, and aerospace customer approvals. Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and ERP systems. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Other Key Requirements:

100% onsite No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.