Director Of Quality
Actalent, Plainview, NY, United States
Director of Quality
Job Description
Seeking an outgoing and experienced Director of Quality to lead the development and implementation of our quality management system. This key senior role is vital in ensuring that our products and services consistently meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The successful candidate will oversee quality teams and collaborate across departments to establish and maintain a culture of quality and compliance throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain the company's quality management system in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. * Lead and oversee quality assurance teams, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. * Collaborate with cross-functional departments such as production, engineering, and customer service to ensure quality and compliance are integrated into all processes. * Conduct audits, inspections, and reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards. * Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions. * Stay current with industry regulations and standards, ensuring the company's quality practices remain compliant. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness across the organization.
Skills and Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry. * Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement effective solutions. * Experience with quality management systems, audits, and process improvement methodologies. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Requirements
Role and Responsibilities
* Direct a staff of up to 25 people including engineers, technicians, inspectors, engineers and administrative personnel. Hire staff and provide training. * Develop and enforce quality systems to ensure compliance to consensus standards and customer requirements. * Monitor and communicate measurement of quality-related metrics to senior staff and advocate for improvements. * Communicate with customers regarding Quality compliance, complaints, audits, etc. * Collaborate with Purchasing on monitoring and improving vendor performance. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and drive a quality culture. * Manage budget.
Minimum Qualifications
* Education - Bachelor's degree in a technical or management related field. * 10 years minimum experience in a direct QA role with progressive advancement into supervisory and managerial roles. * Direct experience with FAA regulatory rules and offices in the areas of certification, Parts Manufacturing Approval.
Desired Qualifications
* Direct experience in AS9100.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions in English. * Ability to work with minimal supervision in a high paced development environment. * Ability to direct and manage a department of up to 25 employees. * Knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes and data systems. * Ability to interact at all levels of the organization, with customers and regulatory bodies in writing, verbally and in person * Ability to type documents from drafts and markups. * Ability to file documents both physically and electronically.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainview, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Plainview,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
* Hiring diverse talent * Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection * Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes * Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Job Description
Seeking an outgoing and experienced Director of Quality to lead the development and implementation of our quality management system. This key senior role is vital in ensuring that our products and services consistently meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The successful candidate will oversee quality teams and collaborate across departments to establish and maintain a culture of quality and compliance throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain the company's quality management system in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. * Lead and oversee quality assurance teams, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations. * Collaborate with cross-functional departments such as production, engineering, and customer service to ensure quality and compliance are integrated into all processes. * Conduct audits, inspections, and reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards. * Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions. * Stay current with industry regulations and standards, ensuring the company's quality practices remain compliant. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness across the organization.
Skills and Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry. * Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement effective solutions. * Experience with quality management systems, audits, and process improvement methodologies. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Requirements
Role and Responsibilities
* Direct a staff of up to 25 people including engineers, technicians, inspectors, engineers and administrative personnel. Hire staff and provide training. * Develop and enforce quality systems to ensure compliance to consensus standards and customer requirements. * Monitor and communicate measurement of quality-related metrics to senior staff and advocate for improvements. * Communicate with customers regarding Quality compliance, complaints, audits, etc. * Collaborate with Purchasing on monitoring and improving vendor performance. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and drive a quality culture. * Manage budget.
Minimum Qualifications
* Education - Bachelor's degree in a technical or management related field. * 10 years minimum experience in a direct QA role with progressive advancement into supervisory and managerial roles. * Direct experience with FAA regulatory rules and offices in the areas of certification, Parts Manufacturing Approval.
Desired Qualifications
* Direct experience in AS9100.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions in English. * Ability to work with minimal supervision in a high paced development environment. * Ability to direct and manage a department of up to 25 employees. * Knowledge of manufacturing and inspection processes and data systems. * Ability to interact at all levels of the organization, with customers and regulatory bodies in writing, verbally and in person * Ability to type documents from drafts and markups. * Ability to file documents both physically and electronically.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainview, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Plainview,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
* Hiring diverse talent * Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection * Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes * Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.