Director of Quality - CNC Machining
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Key details
- Salary
- $120K–$130K/yr
- Location
- San Jose, CA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Lead / Staff+
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10–13 yrs
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 1w ago
Skills
About the role
We're partnering with a growing, high-end precision manufacturer to hire an experienced Director of Quality to lead quality operations and support continued expansion into the aerospace and defense industries.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in precision CNC machining, AS9100 quality systems, and manufacturing process improvement.
The ideal candidate can lead a quality team, strengthen inspection and compliance processes, and build a proactive quality culture focused on preventing defects rather than simply identifying them.
Compensation: $120,000–$130,000 + Performance Bonus
Shift: 2nd Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
- Lead Quality Control, Inspection, Metrology, Calibration, and Quality Systems.
- Oversee AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage inspection processes, CMM operations, First Article Inspections, and product conformity.
- Drive root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and reductions in scrap and rework.
- Develop and mentor quality personnel while establishing clear performance expectations.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Oversee customer quality requirements, supplier quality, and material traceability.
Requirements
- 10+ years of manufacturing quality experience, including 5+ years in leadership.
- Strong background in precision CNC machining and aerospace/defense manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and AS9102.
- Experience managing Quality Management Systems, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, CMM inspection, metrology, and manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to lead teams and implement sustainable process improvements.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Performance-Based Bonus