System One
Director of Quality
Location: South Central Oklahoma
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $150-180k
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
System One is working with an Aerospace Manufacturing Company to find an experienced aerospace Quality leader to unify our Quality Management System, strengthen regulatory compliance, and drive a proactive, data driven quality culture across multiple sites.
What You’ll Do
- Lead QA, QC, and a 30–40 person Quality organization
- Own and improve the companywide QMS (AS9100, FAA Part 21, Part 145, PMA)
- Ensure product conformity and oversee all audits (internal, customer, regulatory)
- Drive COPQ reduction (scrap, rework, warranty) through root cause and continuous improvement
- Lead supplier quality, inspection functions, and calibration programs
- Introduce modern inspection technologies and elevate Quality capabilities
- Build a proactive, high accountability quality culture across all plants
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science (required)
- 10+ years progressive Quality leadership in aerospace manufacturing
- Direct FAA regulated environment experience (Part 21, Part 145, PMA)
- Strong statistical analysis and structured problem solving skills
- Stable career history with demonstrated impact
- Six Sigma Black Belt and CMQ/OE preferred
Location & Travel
- Primary: Oklahoma
- Travel ~50% initially, ~25% long term