DIRECTOR OF QUALITY- Onsite
On-site · Black Creek, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Director of Quality at Daniel Defense leads the Quality Management System (QMS) strategy across Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, and New Product Development, serving as final authority for product release and ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and built-in quality. The role focuses on transitioning from detection-based quality to prevention-based, capability-driven execution, defining CTQ characteristics, enabling repeatable and scalable processes, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Transformation to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle. It includes governance of QMS, audits, regulatory documentation, and leadership of quality managers and engineers, with emphasis on process discipline, continuous improvement, and safety alignment under the DDX operating model.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Management within manufacturing environments
- 3+ years of experience leading managers and senior professionals
- Demonstrated experience designing, governing, and maturing Quality Management Systems and process capability
- Experience supporting New Product Development and production launch activities strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma required; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred
- Quality certifications such as CQA, CMQ/OE, PMP, or similar preferred
- Deep understanding of process capability, variation reduction, risk management, and QMS design
- Ability to align QMS strategy with DDX principles and business objectives
- Strong audit, governance, and corrective action leadership skills
- Effective cross-functional leader with executive presence
- Data-driven, systems-oriented thinker
- Demonstrated ability to work in accordance with our Company Values
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