Director of Quality

The role

The Director of Quality will build a quality function from the ground up and lead the achievement of NADCAP certification. This role involves shaping strategy, leading a growing team, and implementing aerospace and composites certifications.

What you will do

• Lead the organization's achievement of NADCAP certification at the new site.
• Build and lead a growing Quality team to support expansion across two facilities.
• Define a culture of quality and set department goals.
• Implement and maintain AS9100, ISO, NADCAP, and other certifications.
• Architect quality strategies for prototyping and higher-volume production.
• Partner with other departments to plan and improve quality programs.
• Track quality metrics and turn data into improvement actions.
• Apply SPC, analytics, AI tools, and Lean/A3 problem-solving.
• Engage with customers on gate reviews, documentation, and quality concerns.
• Ensure timely completion of quality documentation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience successfully achieving NADCAP certification for a site or special process.
• 5+ years in Quality Systems, APQP, Lean/Six Sigma, and large-scale project management in manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a leadership role, with proven success building and developing a quality team.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate quality objectives/requirements effectively and negotiate with customers and vendors.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional travel between facilities.

Nice to have

• Composites and aerospace manufacturing experience, including both prototype and high-volume environments.
• Familiarity with ISO9000, ISO13485, and ITAR.
• Knowledge of gauging, metrology, and CMM programming/software.
• Experience leveraging AI and technology to improve quality efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Annual incentive compensation
• Long-term incentives
• Ownership in the company

About the company

Re:Build is an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators. Composite Resources is a Re:Build Manufacturing company and an innovative manufacturer of composite components and tooling.