Senior Quality Leader - Actalent

Job Title: Senior Quality Leader Job Description The Senior Quality Leader is directly responsible for our world-class Quality department. The quality team supports all aspects of the product lifecycle from new hardware and software product development to the internal manufacturing and assembly of our products. Primary Responsibilities: - Create, measure, communicate, and drive group performance to meet quality and team objectives - Ensure the organization maintains a robust internal audit, corrective action system, and a robust supplier quality assurance and corrective action system - Maintain ISO and AS9100 Certification and assessment interface with 3rd party Registrar - Interface with Customers on quality issues - Reduce the cost of poor quality - Foster an environment in which all employees are responsible for quality - Review and assure compliance with contractual requirements and regulatory requirements - Identify and implement road maps for continuous improvement - Provide expert guidance to the Senior Staff - Lead daily operations and ensure quality goals are met - Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above - Promote a team environment and develop direct reports and teams through mentoring - Responsible for hiring, training, and motivating employees Preferred Education and Experience: - Degree in Science, other related degree, or equivalent experience - Prior Aerospace and/or Defense industry experience preferred - Prior management experience - 5+ years of focused quality work preferred - In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems - Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize data and change outcomes - Self-motivated problem solver with a bias for action - Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act tactically with the strength of character to motivate others - Desire to lead and grow as a leader - Excellent written and verbal communication and customer interface skills Hard Skills + 5+ years of quality leadership/management experience + AS9100 knowledge + MRB process + In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems Soft Skills + Accountability (self, peers, and direct) + Strong analytical skills + Self-motivated problem solver + Strategic thinking + Excellent written and verbal communication + Customer interface skills + Leadership and mentoring abilities Job Type This is a permanent position. Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Everett, Washington. Pay $170,000-$230,000 based on experience About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.