Acme Industries

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Acme Industries is a contract manufacturer serving Fortune 500 clients with high-quality precision components. We specialize in medium-volume, medium-mix production for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, transportation, and other industries. Benefits begin immediately: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability. The Position Acme Industries is seeking an experienced Director of Quality to join our leadership team and build a world-class quality organization. This is a high-impact role for a leader who thrives in growth environments and wants to shape the future of quality excellence in aerospace, defense, and advanced industrial markets. You will lead a talented team of quality professionals, drive continuous improvement across operations, and ensure that quality is embedded in every process, partnership, and decision within the company. Job Duties Strategic Leadership • Define and implement Acme's long-term quality strategy aligned with business growth and market diversification goals. • Partner with executive leadership to build scalable systems and drive data-driven decision-making. • Lead transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality performance, and overall customer experience. Quality Systems & Compliance • Oversee all aspects of AS9100 / ISO 9001 certification, compliance, and audit readiness. • Expand quality systems to support growth in aerospace, defense, and critical industrial markets, including NADCAP and ITAR compliance. • Serve as a key leader supporting readiness for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). • Integrate process control, risk management, and advanced quality planning (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC) across operations. Team Development & Culture • Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing quality organization with strong technical and leadership depth. • Foster a proactive culture where quality is owned by every team member - from the shop floor to the executive level. • Provide leadership in problem-solving, coaching, and professional development across the company. • Drive the cultural shift toward built-in quality rather than reliance on inspection. Operational Excellence • Drive measurable improvements in first-pass yield, nonconformance reduction, and customer satisfaction. • Implement robust metrics and dashboards that connect quality performance to business outcomes. • Partner with Operations and Engineering to ensure manufacturing processes are capable, efficient, and continuously improving. Customer & Supplier Engagement • Serve as the primary quality liaison for strategic customers and partners. • Build strong relationships with customer quality and engineering teams to ensure alignment and rapid issue resolution. • Elevate supplier quality management to strengthen the supply chain and overall performance. Team Development • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing quality engineering and inspection team. • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and proactive problem-solving. The Right Person/What We Need From You • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred. • 10+ years progressive manufacturing quality leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior management or director-level role. • Proven success in aerospace, defense, or complex precision manufacturing environments. • Deep knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FAI, NADCAP, and related standards. • Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, scale systems, and build high-performing teams. • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and relationship management skills. What You Get From Us • We offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental and vision insurance • FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment • 401(k) with company match • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays • Employee assistance program • Tuition assistance • Gain sharing bonuses • Clean and safe manufacturing facility • Weekly paychecks • 10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate) • Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, etc.) All About Acme Acme Industries is an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certified successful manufacturing/machining organization working with top-notch OEM's. In business since 1948 and serving markets such as transportation, aerospace, defense, mining, and energy. Our customers choose Acme Industries to act as their manufacturing partner because of our superior ability to optimize supply chain and technical support for machined parts, assemblies, and components. Acme's team of experts works with every customer to develop creative solutions for their particular manufacturing challenge. We love to see our employees' smiles. Whether it is from our fun employee giveaways, raffles, company treats, special holiday treats or the rewarding feeling of participating in our philanthropy projects. Acme wants you to enjoy your job here and feel appreciated. Come be a part of our awesome team! Acme Industries is a great place to work; our preferred method is to complete an application on our website: www.acmeind.com/careers/ Job Posted by ApplicantPro