Director of Quality

Company: Elbit Systems of America
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

FWO Operations - TX, 4700 Marine Creek Pkwy, FORT WORTH, Texas, United States of America Req #506Monday, May 5, 2025Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.Job DescriptionScope: The Director of Quality provides leadership for Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Philosophies to the site leadership team, business units, and functional departments. They lead the implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval as part of new product introduction processes. They also foster synergy with other ESA sites for Process consistent Quality Management System, methodologies for measuring and improving customer satisfaction, continual improvement, and Lean philosophies, aligning with the site strategic plan and objectives. Additionally, they establish the site Management System and oversee third-party registrations.Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Management System: Establish, implement, and maintain a Management System that meets ISO 9001, AS 9100, and CMMI standards, including defining Quality Policy and Objectives, implementing review processes, ensuring compliance with standards, providing process documentation and measurement, reporting on system effectiveness, maintaining registrations, and facilitating process mapping and continual improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop and sustain systematic process management and improvement initiatives. Act as Executive Champion for Lean Six Sigma, Management System Development, Root Cause and Corrective Action, and Internal Auditing, supporting other improvement activities like HPWO, PMCOE, and Engineering Process Improvement, providing necessary support for projects.
• Customer Satisfaction: Create and monitor customer satisfaction metrics, analyze feedback, align metrics with corporate and site standards, communicate expectations organization-wide, and identify process improvements based on customer input.
• Lean Philosophies: Drive lean practices through Value Stream Mapping, 5S, visual factory development, Kaizen events, and statistical data analysis to eliminate waste and standardize processes.QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities: Facilitation skills, experience with supplier and customer interactions, participation in external quality organizations, process improvement experience, proficiency with QC and QM tools, QMS experience, SPC, Design of Experiments, ISO 9001, AS 9100, AS 9102, AS 9103, CMMI requirements, Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred).Experience: Over 10 years in functional and management roles, 1-3 years in the industry.Certifications/Licenses: Certified Quality Manager, Professional Engineer.Benefits: 9/80 schedule options, competitive compensation & 401k, comprehensive health coverage, life insurance, flexible PTO, employee referral program, voluntary benefits including legal, pet insurance, and Tricare options for retirees.Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or citizenship.This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
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