Director of Quality

We have an immediate opening for a hands on Director of Quality at our Wallingford headquarters. The Director of Quality is a key member of the Executive Team responsible to implement and drive the Business Management System and processes at all Company locations. The Director of Quality sets the Quality vision and strategy and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. This role will work closely with Operations to ensure consistency in production, as well as drive efforts in support of company goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and provides direction to the Quality teams at all locations.

• Establishes objectives, performance goals and metrics that support Company goals and strategies.

• Continually reviews customer requirements making recommended revisions to processes, tools and technology to meet customer needs.

• Coaches and directs the team to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external customers, driving improved customer service.

• Provides resources and recommendations for new product launches and new equipment.

• Adept at interfacing and working with Customers on quality-related matters

• Participates in customer and 3rd-party audits.

• Develops, implements, and maintains documents and procedures in compliance with industry standards.

• Facilitates training systems to ensure proper workforce development.

• Lead system/process improvements in: Engineering, Programs, Purchasing, and Operations

• Improves the phase/gate process of product implementation and maturity.

• Provides direction for continuous improvement and Lean Initiative projects.

 

Qualifications/Requirements

• BS in Engineering or similar technical discipline

• Minimum 8-years of experience in Quality management role

• Demonstrated successful leadership

• Working knowledge of AS 9100, OHSAS 18001 and IPC requirements

• Deep understanding of quality improvement tools and statistical decision-making methods

• Practical experience implementing Lean methods and tools

• Excellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well and coach team members

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.