Director of QMS & Compliance in Malden, Massachusetts at Enjet Aero, LLC

Enjet Aero machines and fabricates complex jet engine parts, components and assemblies for leading OEMs in the commercial, defense and general aviation sectors. Our goal is to be regarded as an irreplaceable resource by our customers. The only way for a company to meet such a goal is to consistently meet production deadlines and expectations.

Position Description:

The Director of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Compliance is responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining a robust quality management system that ensures ongoing compliance with AS9100, AS13100, customer-specific requirements, and regulatory standards across the organization. This position plays a key strategic role in fostering a quality-focused culture, supporting business process excellence, and serving as a subject matter expert in quality and compliance matters for the aerospace industry. This position will cover all Enjet Aero locations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continual improvement of the organization's QMS to meet or exceed AS9100, AS13100 and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop internal compliance metrics, KPIs, and reporting systems to monitor and drive quality performance across all departments.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external parties during third-party audits, customer assessments, and regulatory inspections.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and ensure the development of effective corrective and preventive actions to resolve non-conformities and systemic issues.
• Guide and mentor cross-functional teams on quality compliance, process controls, standard operating procedures, and documentation practices.
• Oversee the gage calibration system and coordinate with third-party calibration service providers to ensure accurate, timely calibrations.
• Ensure timely updates to the quality manual, procedures, work instructions, and supporting documentation.
• Develop and deliver training programs to reinforce quality principles and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.
• Provide strategic input to executive leadership on quality initiatives, trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in quality, Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Progressive experience in quality management, with at least 3 years in the aerospace industry.
• Expert-level knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams, projects, and external quality engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with Root Cause Analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with quality management systems software and data analysis tools.
• Ability to travel as needed to all Enjet locations. Estimated travel 50-75%

Benefits: Enjet offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, a 401K retirement plan, disability insurance, and more.

As an EOE/AA employer, Enjet Aero will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges.