Quality Director

Job Overview

• Lead and manage the Quality Department, including the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the quality management system.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards, as well as other applicable regulations and customer requirements. Act as ISO: 90001 Management representative.
• Oversee internal and external audits, preparing for audits, ensuring non-conformities are addressed, and maintaining certification status.
• Drive the development of quality policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure all employees understand and uphold quality standards.
• Manage quality improvement initiatives across all departments and engage teams to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set quality goals, monitor performance metrics, and develop strategies to achieve continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to the quality team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Lead problem-solving efforts for quality issues, including root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure quality expectations are consistently met.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a quality management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Proven success in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen) is a plus.
• Familiarity with automotive or manufacturing quality standards is highly preferred.