Director of Quality Assurance

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Assurance Director to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense , with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s quality control program to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, and applicable Navy Technical Publications (-248, -271, -278, -1688).
• Create, issue, and revise quality procedures and specifications in alignment with regulatory, customer, and engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with management, customers, and cross-functional teams to plan, schedule, and direct quality control activities that meet customer expectations and production schedules.
• Serve as the primary liaison with customers on product quality and reliability issues, coordinating with the contracts department.
• Review contracts to define quality provisions and ensure all contractual flow-down requirements are communicated to internal teams and suppliers.
• Analyze, interpret, and report quality data to management, production, engineering, and other key stakeholders.
• Investigate customer-returned defective products, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and manage material review and disposition programs while driving continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct audits and ongoing reviews of the quality control program to ensure effectiveness and compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor operations for adherence to core quality measures, regulatory requirements, and legal obligations.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate quality control personnel to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Delegate tasks to other department personnel when appropriate.
• Foster a culture of quality and safety, ensuring all workplace health and safety requirements are met.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform other related duties as assigned.

Competitive pay based on experience.

What We Offer:

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing and quality inspection, including at least 5 years in the defense industry.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict standards and requirements.
• Working knowledge of Navy Technical Publications (-248, -271, -278, -1688), ISO 9001:2015, and AS9100 standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, government regulations, and create reports, correspondence, and manuals.
• Strong mathematical skills, including geometry, trigonometry, and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking abilities; skilled in interpreting complex technical instructions and data.
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or kneel throughout the day; able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Related Military Job Codes: We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS: 91Q – Quality Assurance Specialist
• Navy NEC: QA713 – Quality Assurance Supervisor
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X2 – Nondestructive Inspection Specialist
• Marine Corps MOS: 6048 – Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician