Director of Quality - Defense Industry | ESOP Program!

Fox Lake, Illinois Permanent USD175,000 - USD200,000 per year View Job Description
The Quality Director will lead all quality operations for my client in the defense industry, establishing a strong foundation from the ground up. They will also play a key role in mission-critical discussions, representing the client's interests.
  • Partner with key government parties on high tech products
  • Highly competitive benefits package well above market standard

About Our Client

Our client is a metal products manufacturer primarily serving the defense and military sectors. With over 100 years in business, they have contributed to high-profile space-age projects and everyday metal applications. Currently, they are experiencing significant growth and reinvesting in their facilities and workforce to maintain a top position with key customers. The Quality Director will play a vital role in C-suite strategy while ensuring hands-on oversight at the operational level.

Job Description

  • Oversee all quality operations, from quality control, engineering, continuous improvement, customer engagement, compliance, and high level strategy
  • Manage key customer accounts with OEM aerospace manufacturers and government bodies
  • Generate, improve, and implement standards across 3 sites to reduce quality issues and improve the quality process
  • Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP systems
  • Improve overall quality culture with operators, inspectors, technicians, engineers, supervisors, and middle management
  • Demonstrate strong business acumen in written and verbal form
  • Lead continuous improvement initiates to reduce cost and improve efficiency
  • Conduct hiring, firing, and performance reviews
  • Manage department P&L
  • Help to develop individual and team talents through training, performance monitoring, KPIs, and real-time feedback



Please apply below, if you're resume looks to fit in with the criteria. From there, Ben Aldrich from Michael Page will reach out in the next 48 hours if deemed a fit!

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The Successful Applicant

Must Haves:

  • 10 years leadership experience in Quality within metal manufacturing environments
  • Strong business acumen with excellent communication skills
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong Continuous Improvement aptitude with preferred formal Six Sigma Training
  • Experience with AS9100, or NADCAP quality systems
  • Experience building and developing quality culture



Nice to Haves:

  • Knowledge of forging and casting processes
  • Experience working directly with government parties
  • Low Volume, High Mix Experience
  • Masters Degree in Engineering or related field

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary negotiable based on experience
  • Employee ESOP program with significant financial benefit compounding based on years employed
  • Annual bonuses
  • Negotiable time off policy fit for the level of the position
  • Opportunity to work on high tech projects
  • Full Health benefit suite with competitive costs
  • 401k matching and pension
Contact
Ben Aldrich
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6576702

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Fox Lake
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Aldrich
Job Reference
JN-102024-6576702