Divisional Quality Manager at Element Materials Technology

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Management, ISO/IEC 17025, AS9100, Nadcap, Aerospace Standards, Data Analytics, Continuous Improvement, Audit Management, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Metrics, Team Leadership, Problem-Solving, Statistical Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Excellence

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview Divisional Quality ManagerLocation: Americas (US, Canada, Mexico)Business Unit: Aerospace & Energy Position SummaryElement is seeking a results-driven Business Unit Quality Manager to lead quality strategy and execution across ~20 materials testing labs in the Americas. This role is critical in ensuring product quality testing meets the highest aerospace standards, enabling regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. As part of the business unit (BU) leadership team, you’ll shape and deploy quality programs that support test reliability, consistency, and lab readiness and drives business growth, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and EBITDA improvement. You’ll champion a strong quality culture, guiding local quality leaders, driving standardization, and engaging with aerospace primes, auditors, and accreditation bodies. Salary: $125,000 - $145,000/yr DOE Responsibilities • Ensure consistent execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 17025, AS9100, Nadcap and Nuclear standards.• Lead quality strategy across the BU with a strong focus on product testing performance and compliance.• Drive lab readiness for audits and certifications; liaise with OEMs, regulatory bodies, and customers.• Guide and develop site-level quality teams; promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.• Improve key metrics including First Time Right (FTR) and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through data-driven quality initiatives.• Standardize testing processes across labs to reduce risk and enhance data integrity.• Establish and implement applicable measurements / metrics for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable managers/employees to make sound quality decisions. • Use data analytics and quality tools to identify improvement opportunities, coach employees in problem-solving, and lead teams in effective corrective actions. • Establish collection and analysis systems of statistical data, forecast trends, propose solutions and drive process improvements. • Collaborate with HR and operational leaders to inspire, develop, and retain quality talent across the business unit. Skills / Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education/experience) in engineering, science, or related technical discipline.• 7+ years of quality management experience in aerospace, energy, defense, or related complex technical environments.• Deep knowledge of quality systems and standards including ISO/IEC 17025, AS9100, and Nadcap.• Proven success in managing multi-site quality functions in a matrix structure.• Strong experience interfacing with aerospace primes, accreditation bodies, and regulatory agencies. • Skilled in audit management, root cause analysis, and performance metrics.• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.• Willing to travel approximately 35%, including overnight stays (US, Canada, Mexico). Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) “If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com”

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Responsibilities

Lead quality strategy and execution across materials testing labs in the Americas, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Champion a strong quality culture and drive standardization across labs to enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.