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Director of Quality

Job in Tysons, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Adecco Permanent Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Engineering
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Director of Quality provides strategic leadership and governance for all quality-related activities within a large, complex business unit. This role is responsible for defining and executing the Quality Management Framework, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across projects and operations. You will serve as the senior steward of quality—driving consistency, accountability, and high-performance outcomes across a diverse portfolio of complex electrical systems and manufacturing programs.

What

You Will Need
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited, top-tier engineering program (Must Have!)
  • 16+ years of progressive experience in Quality leadership, engineering, or manufacturing environments
  • Integrated manufacturing experience with complex electrical systems and long process cycles in industries such as automotive, aviation, aerospace/space, or shipbuilding
  • Deep expertise in Quality Management Systems and end-to-end quality lifecycle execution
  • Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management and its impact on product and system quality
  • Proven ability to design, deploy, and govern enterprise-level quality programs across multi-project portfolios
  • Demonstrated experience leading audits, CAPA programs, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams with diverse technical backgrounds
  • Strong analytical skills with experience developing and interpreting quality metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators
Leadership Profile
  • Leads by example with a hands‑on, execution‑focused approach
  • Trusted mentor and builder of high‑performing teams
  • Results‑driven, disciplined, and highly accountable
  • Passionate about quality, reliability, and operational excellence
What You Will Do
  • Own and govern the Quality Management Framework
    , institutionalizing the full quality lifecycle—from project selection through execution, auditing, reporting, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure all programs align with strategic objectives, customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and electrical system performance standards
  • Integrate high-risk electrical and manufacturing requirements into project schedules and Quality Plans, with clearly defined controls, milestones, and accountability
  • Provide senior technical oversight for preventive, detective, and corrective quality controls across complex electrical manufacturing and installation programs
  • Direct project‑level and supplier‑level Quality Control execution
    , including inspections, testing, documentation, and adherence to electrical and workmanship standards
  • Lead internal quality audits
    , assessing compliance, identifying defect and rework drivers, and enforcing corrective actions
  • Own the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program
    , ensuring rigorous root cause analysis and verification of effectiveness
  • Capture and scale lessons learned and best practices to improve quality consistency across long‑cycle manufacturing programs
  • Develop and maintain a Quality Performance Dashboard
    , providing executive leadership with clear visibility into risks, trends, and improvement priorities
  • Facilitate recurring quality performance reviews with senior leadership and project teams to drive transparency, accountability, and timely resolution of issues
  • Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions
Great Benefits - Health, Eye, Dental, 401K!

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up‑to‑date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron @

NOTE - US Citizen or Green Card Holders only, please

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