Director of Quality - Semiconductor mfg. - Amesbury, MA

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Quality strategy, goals, and objectives across manufacturing and business development activities
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and performance targets
• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001, AS9120, MIL-PRF-38535, and relevant automotive standards
• Lead Management Reviews to assess system effectiveness, ensure compliance, and identify improvement opportunities
• Oversee global Quality Assurance operations, including customer and supplier quality, audits, and corrective action plans
• Build and develop a strong Quality talent pipeline, including succession planning and leadership development
• Manage the Quality department budget and resource planning

Leadership Competencies

• Adaptability: Effectively adjusts to changing priorities, shifting demands, and unexpected challenges in a dynamic environment
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations, market dynamics, and industry trends, including competitive positioning
• Customer Focus: Prioritizes internal and external customer needs, using feedback to drive continuous improvement and strengthen relationships
• Talent Development: Actively develops team capability through coaching, stretch assignments, and structured development planning
• Integrity & Ethics: Operates with high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and accountability while maintaining confidentiality
• Judgment: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions while engaging appropriate stakeholders as needed
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates teams through clear vision, strong communication, and consistent recognition of performance
• Collaboration: Builds effective cross-functional and peer relationships, fostering trust and alignment across the organization
• Prioritization: Focuses on critical business priorities, removes barriers, and drives execution on key objectives

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