4 year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
5+ years of progressive experience
2 years of quality management experience leading quality organizations in manufacturing environments.
Expertise in Quality Management Systems (ISO9001:2015).
Strong Root Cause & Corrective Action analysis capability (8D, 5 why, fishbone, etc.).
Advanced understanding of metrology systems, calibration management, and measurement capability (MSA, GR&R;).
Experience with supplier quality management.
Experience with managing business unit level KPIs, operational performance management, and cross-functional process standardization.
Experience with U.S. Government contract quality requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and applicable contract clauses, and serve as the primary quality interface with DCMA Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) and other oversight authorities.
Ensure compliance with ISO-based Quality Management Systems, FAR/DFARS requirements, and DCMA oversight expectations.
Establish and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and contractual requirements, ensuring procedures, documentation, and records support regulatory and program compliance.
Maintains audit readiness.
Lead the organization's Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) system as the Six Sigma Black Belt leader, applying structured problem-solving (DMAIC, 8D) to eliminate systemic quality and operational issues.
Ability to travel up to 15% to suppliers within the USA and reporting unit in France (1 week per quarter to support BU policies and implementation).
Must be a US Person.
Lead the organization's RCCA system as the Six Sigma Black Belt leader, applying structured problem-solving (DMAIC, 8D) to eliminate systemic quality and operational issues.