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Director of Quality

TekPro, Rochester, New York, United States

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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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TekPro Engineering

is looking to hire a Director of Quality for a

leading precision manufacturing organization

in the Rochester, NY area that produces

high-precision machined components

for quality-critical industries including aerospace, medical, and advanced manufacturing.

The company operates out of a

modern, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility

and places a strong emphasis on disciplined processes, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

This is a

direct-hire leadership opportunity

offering executive visibility, long-term stability, and the ability to shape quality strategy at the organizational level.

Director of Quality Role The

Director of Quality

is a senior leadership position responsible for

owning and driving the Quality Management System (QMS)

while serving as a key partner to engineering, operations, and executive leadership. This role reports directly to the

VP of Engineering and Quality

and plays a critical role in maintaining compliance, managing customer relationships, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is ideal for a hands‑on quality leader who can balance

strategic oversight with day‑to‑day execution

in a precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and continuously improve the

Quality Management System (AS9100, ISO 9001)

Serve as the primary owner of

customer complaints, corrective actions, and quality escalations

Lead and support

internal audits, external audits, and customer audits

Drive

continuous improvement initiatives

focused on quality, risk reduction, and process capability

Partner closely with Engineering and Operations to ensure quality is embedded in all processes

Manage and develop the quality organization, including

Quality Engineers and the Quality Manager

Ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality objectives

Analyze quality metrics and trends to support data-driven decision-making

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or related technical discipline preferred)

Extensive experience in

precision manufacturing or machined components , ideally within aerospace

Strong working knowledge of

AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Proven experience leading audits and managing corrective action processes

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop quality teams

Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and executive leadership

Hands‑on, detail-oriented leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset

This opportunity is well-suited for a quality leader who wants to move beyond maintenance of systems and actively drive quality as a competitive advantage.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Manufacturing

Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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