Director, Quality
3 days ago
Livonia, Michigan, United States
Delta Research
Full-time
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Delta Precision Components, LLC and its’ divisions of Delta Gear and Delta Research is a growing manufacturer of advanced gears, precision gears, shafts, splines, carriers, housings, gauges and & other components and assemblies for primarily the aerospace and defense industry. We are AS9100 and ISO9001-registered facility. For over 40 years, we’ve built a culture of stability and growth—now we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and grow with us.
WHY JOIN US?
At our core, quality is about more than compliance—it's about safely putting people in the air. This is a unique opportunity for a results-driven leader to challenge the status quo, drive measurable improvements and build organizational capability. If you are passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and leading meaningful change, you'll play a critical role in strengthening customer confidence, improving business performance, and shaping the next chapter of our growth.
Summary
Reporting to the Vice President, Quality, the incumbent will lead the company's quality strategy, systems, and culture. Responsible for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Responsible for leadership for quality professionals.
Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the company's quality vision, strategy, and performance objectives.
• Lead Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
• Maintain compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry quality standards, including AS9100.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive quality management, problem resolution, and performance improvement.
• Champion root cause analysis, corrective actions, risk mitigation, and defect prevention.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to improve operational excellence and business performance.
• Lead customer audits, internal audits for site and division, management reviews, and quality system assessments.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing quality organization. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success developing and leading certified quality management systems and customer-focused quality initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, change management, and customer relationship skills.
• Proven record of driving measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Broad experience that includes start-up, multi-site, acquisitions and significant business transformation. Required Skills
• Strong leadership, communication, change management, and customer relationship skills.
• Proven record of driving measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Experience developing and leading certified quality management systems and customer-focused quality initiatives. Preferred Skills
• Certifications such as Lead Auditor and completion of Quality Training
• Broad experience that includes start-up, multi-site and significant business transformation. Compensation Candidates selected for conversation about this opportunity will be provided more information during the screening and interviewing phase. Other
• This position does not provide Sponsorship, now or in the future.
• This position is on-site; no opportunity to work remote.
• The company is seeking candidates that can be immediately available. Equal Opportunity Employer
• Develop and execute the company's quality vision, strategy, and performance objectives.
• Lead Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
• Maintain compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry quality standards, including AS9100.
• Drive customer satisfaction through proactive quality management, problem resolution, and performance improvement.
• Champion root cause analysis, corrective actions, risk mitigation, and defect prevention.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to improve operational excellence and business performance.
• Lead customer audits, internal audits for site and division, management reviews, and quality system assessments.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing quality organization. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success developing and leading certified quality management systems and customer-focused quality initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, change management, and customer relationship skills.
• Proven record of driving measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Broad experience that includes start-up, multi-site, acquisitions and significant business transformation. Required Skills
• Strong leadership, communication, change management, and customer relationship skills.
• Proven record of driving measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Experience developing and leading certified quality management systems and customer-focused quality initiatives. Preferred Skills
• Certifications such as Lead Auditor and completion of Quality Training
• Broad experience that includes start-up, multi-site and significant business transformation. Compensation Candidates selected for conversation about this opportunity will be provided more information during the screening and interviewing phase. Other
• This position does not provide Sponsorship, now or in the future.
• This position is on-site; no opportunity to work remote.
• The company is seeking candidates that can be immediately available. Equal Opportunity Employer