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We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world's aviation leaders. Ontic's Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.

Our team is looking for a Director of Quality Control to join them. You will report to the VP, General Manager and will have an onsite work structure in Chatsworth, California.

To be considered for the Director of Quality Control opening, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

+ Bachelor's degree in relevant field; in lieu of a degree, equivalent experience is acceptable.

+ Typically, 10 years' experience within an aerospace or manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role.

+ American Society of Quality Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer preferred.

+ General Supplier Quality Engineering skills such as Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis through 5 Whys, 8D, Cause and Effect Diagrams, SPC, Lean Manufacturing Principles.

As a Director of Quality Control, you will:

+ Support and deploy appropriate quality management systems.

+ Provide strategic development in quality management and business systems.

+ Work cross-functionally to establish and maintain a culture of quality and a state of readiness for compliance for customers, regulatory compliance agencies, and other authorities.

+ Ensure that policies and procedures needed for the quality management system are established, implemented, maintained, and revised as needed.

+ Enforce regulatory and government compliance requirements.

+ Promote awareness of customer requirements and resolve matters pertaining to quality, including corrective action plans to internal and external audits.

+ Participate in development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and employees.

+ Interact with 3rd Party Auditors, including ISO, equivalent authorities of other nations, and regulatory compliance agencies.

+ Lead audits and investigations when required.

+ Build consensus and establish common ground regarding regulatory challenges.

+ Serve as chief spokesperson with resolutions with agencies and authorities.

+ Direct manufacturing compliance activities to ensure all manufacturing practices and recordkeeping are fully compliant with the applicable regulatory agency requirements.

+ Reduce quality costs, primarily focusing on manufacturing process controls and warranty claims reduction using quality tools such as RCCA, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, etc.

+ Cultivate a customer-focused quality culture based on industry-leading product quality, closed-loop customer quality feedback, and internally focused Root Cause Analysis and Preventative Actions.

Our Benefits:

+ Comprehensive medical insurance

+ Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave

+ Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution

+ Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)

+ Flexible working arrangements

+ Paid volunteering opportunities

+ Access to mental health champions across our sites

+ Commitment to development

+ Employee referral program

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EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Compensation Pay Range

$165,000 - $200,000/year, based on experience

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