Hiring: Senior Director Quality Company: Leonardo DRS Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:22:41 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Risk Management, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •15 years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; aerospace/defense experience strongly preferred. •Minimum 15 years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; aerospace/defense experience strongly preferred. Required Skills: •Build and functionally lead a high-performance Quality organization across multiple sites, driving alignment to built-in quality, risk-based decision-making, and continuous improvement. •Own, harmonize, and continually improve a multi-site QMS to ensure consistent compliance withAS9100D/ISO 9001, customer contractual requirements, and applicable corporate policies. •Establish clear quality governance for product acceptance and systemic risk management, including escalation paths and decision rights across functions. •Lead internal audit programs and lead and support customers, third-party, and government (as applicable)audits; ensure timely, effective closure of audit findings. •Ensure disciplined problem solving for nonconformances, escapes, and systemic issues; implement robust CAPA with effectiveness verification. •Oversee and standardize site-level processes for nonconforming product control and disposition (e.g., NCR workflow, material review board governance, containment and prevention). Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field. •Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills •Strong working knowledge of AS9100D and ISO 9001 requirements and practical implementation in manufacturing and product realization. •Proven ability to lead effective corrective action using disciplined problem-solving methods and statistical analysis. •U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. •Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Compensation: •$168,507 - $261,606 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!