Director Quality Control

Position: Director of Quality Control Industry: Industrial Manufacturing Location: Lowell MA- Client is open to candidates who will relocate Compensation: $180K - $220K plus bonus (depending on experience)We are currently seeking candidates for a Director of Quality Control position located in Lowell, MA* The role is with an industry-leading industrial manufacturing company. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can both set strategy and drive execution on the shop floor.Key Responsibilities* Own and lead the Quality Assurance function end-to-end, including team leadership and third-party inspection oversight * Implement, execute, and continuously improve a robust Quality Management System (QMS) * Drive corrective and preventive action, root-cause analysis, and non-conformance resolution * Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and customer requirements * Partner closely with operations and production leadership to proactively support complex, engineered-to-order projects * Maintain strong shop-floor presence while collaborating with senior leadership * Lead audits, inspections, and quality reviews with customers and external parties * Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and quality ownership across the organizationQualifications* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred) * 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within industrial or heavy manufacturing environments * Proven experience leading and developing Quality teams (manager-of-managers or senior leadership level) * Hands-on experience implementing or rebuilding a QMS, not just maintaining documentation * Strong background in welded fabrication, engineered-to-order manufacturing, or highly regulated industrial production * Demonstrated success driving corrective action and preventing repeat quality failures * Comfortable operating in a hands-on, shop-floor-focused environment * Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsIf you are interested in learning more about the role, please send your resume to Mark @ mdoyle@daleyaa.com.