Vice President of Quality

About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Vice President of Quality to lead enterprise‑wide quality assurance, regulatory compliance, audit management, and continuous improvement for a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a unified quality strategy aligned with organizational goals, customer expectations, and aerospace industry standards.
• Standardize quality systems, procedures, and performance metrics across three manufacturing facilities in Washington State.
• Establish enterprise KPIs, reporting structures, and drive a culture of accountability, precision, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, ITAR, DFARS, FAA regulations, DoD and prime contractor requirements.
• Lead all external and internal audits, certification renewals, and regulatory inspections, maintaining audit readiness.
• Oversee CAPA systems, root‑cause analysis, and risk mitigation related to product quality and compliance.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Metallurgy, and Supply Chain to enforce consistent quality standards and manage supplier qualification programs.

Required profile

• Significant leadership experience in quality management within aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Proven track record of driving regulatory compliance, audit success, and continuous improvement across multiple sites.
• Strong ability to influence executive leadership, customers, and regulatory agencies.

Required skills

• AS9100
• ISO 9001
• NADCAP
• ITAR
• DFARS
• FAA regulations
• CAPA systems
• Root cause analysis
• Audit management
• Supplier quality management