About This Role
Directing the quality management team and upholding the highest quality standards across the organization is the core of this role. The Director will oversee quality assurance processes, establish quality goals, and lead continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality policies, standards, and systems aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quality procedures and projects into operations, ensuring alignment with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and other operational groups
- Make step changes in quality systems, practices, technology, and improvements
- Lead improvement efforts from a data-driven model to impact internal and external customers
- Directly and indirectly lead quality professionals and provide guidance, training, and support as needed
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards
- Analyze data and reports to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for enhancement
- Develop and drive plant quality KPIs, monitor performance, and report results and initiatives to senior leadership
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action processes to address and triage quality issues on an urgent basis
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred
- 7+ years of quality management experience, preferably in manufacturing or a regulated industry
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Proven experience in a quality leadership role, preferably in a regulated industry
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, standards, and methodologies (e.g., ISO, Lean, Six Sigma)
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive data-based decisions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Detail-oriented and well-organized with a focus on continuous improvement
Nice to have:
- Certifications such as a Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Benefits
- Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
- Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
About the Company
Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers. Hunter Engineering has been recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026).
