Our client, a machining systems manufacturer serving demanding industrial customers, is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to lead enterprise-wide quality strategy and execution. This position will strengthen quality systems, customer satisfaction, supplier performance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead quality assurance, quality control, supplier quality, and inspection functions.
- Maintain and improve the company’s quality management system.
- Establish quality objectives, performance measures, audit schedules, and reporting processes.
- Oversee corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with engineering and operations to improve manufacturability and process capability.
- Manage customer quality concerns, supplier nonconformance, and regulatory requirements.
- Strengthen inspection methods, documentation controls, calibration, and traceability.
- Develop quality managers, engineers, inspectors, and supporting personnel.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering,



quality management, manufacturing, or a related field.

10+ years of manufacturing quality experience, including 5+ years in leadership.

Experience within machining, machine tools, precision manufacturing, or engineered equipment.

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management system requirements.

Working knowledge of GD&T;, CMM inspection, SPC, FMEA, CAPA, and root cause analysis.

Experience managing supplier and customer quality programs.

ASQ certification preferred.

Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Annual salary of $105,000 to $125,000.

Performance bonus opportunity of up to 8%.

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.

401(k) plan with up to 3% employer matching.

Eligibility for annual company profit sharing.

17 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays.

Certification and continuing education reimbursement.

Company-paid life in

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