Director of Quality
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As the Director of Quality, you will architect and lead the Total Quality Management strategy for domestic magnet production, ensuring products meet stringent specifications while supporting rapid manufacturing ramp-up.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain a robust quality management system (QMS) compliant with AS9100 (Aerospace), IATF 16949 (Automotive), and/or ISO 9001 standards
- Build and scale the quality team, including quality engineering, inspection, and laboratory functions, to support full-scale manufacturing
- Establish rigorous Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) programs to drive continuous improvement
- Develop and oversee a supplier quality management program to ensure the integrity of the raw material supply chain
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Data Informatics to integrate automated quality inspection and data collection into the production workflow
- Oversee the selection, operation, and maintenance of advanced metrology equipment and laboratory testing for magnet performance and material characterization in the production facility
Requirements
- 8+ years experience in quality engineering or operations
- 4+ years leadership experience in a quality or manufacturing organization
- Experience with QMS implementation conforming to ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16959, or similar
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or technical field
- Must be a U.S. Person
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or technical field
- 8+ years experience in quality engineering or operations, ideally within powder metallurgy, advanced materials, rare-earth magnet manufacturing, automotive, battery, or similar high volume manufacturing environments; 4+ years demonstrated leadership experience in a quality or manufacturing organization
Nice to Have
- Experience within powder metallurgy, advanced materials, rare-earth magnet manufacturing, automotive, or battery manufacturing environments
About Vulcan Elements
Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future, serving critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive.