Director, Enterprise Quality & Configuration Management

Director Of Enterprise Quality & Configuration Management

The Director Of Enterprise Quality & Configuration Management will lead the quality and configuration management functions across all QinetiQ U.S. entities. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this strategic leadership role ensures compliance with product quality, certification, contractual requirements, and configuration management across all programs. Focused on customer-centric solutions, the Director will drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance, meet customer expectations, and align with organizational goals. The role requires exceptional collaboration across internal teams, suppliers, and customers, while ensuring agility and adaptability in the ever-evolving Aerospace & Defense sector.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and execute the enterprise-wide strategy for Quality & Configuration Management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving measurable improvements in product quality, compliance, and performance.
• Establish and drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce costs. Strong customer-facing experience related to quality and compliance issues.
• Manage compliance across all U.S. entities, ensuring adherence to all contractual, regulatory, and quality standards, including certifications like AS9100D, ISO9001 : 2015 and CMMI-SVC ML3.
• Ensure robust configuration management practices are maintained, with a focus on data integrity, traceability, and contractual compliance.
• Develop and empower a geographically dispersed, high-performing team, focusing on mentorship, development, and performance management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration across all functional groups. A proven track record of successful quality program implementations and improvements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing strategic insights and facilitating cross-functional solutions to drive organizational success.
• This role will be on-site and based in Franklin, MA, with occasional travel to corporate offices in MA, VA, NC, FL, and PA and various customer / supplier locations.
• Up to 25% domestic travel, with occasional international travel as required.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Company EEO Statement :

Accessibility / Accommodation :

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.