.The Director Quality will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality management systems, processes, and procedures to ensure that our products/services meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. The Director Quality will lead a team of quality professionals in efforts to drive Quality Excellence within area of responsibility while working closely with the greater Global Quality organization and cross-functional partners to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives throughout the organization.RESPONSIBILITIESServe as the primary point of contact for quality-related inquiries to stakeholders.Participate in development and deployment of Global Quality standards, ensure deployment within region of responsibility.Develop and implement comprehensive quality management system best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and customers' expectations.Establish and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures for all aspects of product/service development, manufacturing, and delivery.Lead a team of quality assurance professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective execution of quality assurance activities.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, and service, to identify quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.Conduct regular audits and assessments of quality management systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Develop, maintain, and analyze quality data and metrics to track performance trends, identify root causes of quality issues, and develop strategies for improvement.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product/service quality, reduce defects, and improve customer satisfaction.Champion a culture of quality excellence throughout the organization, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.Report out status of KPIs within region and corrective action plans in various meetings, including Quality Quarterly Business Reviews to the Executive Leadership Team.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Job Qualifications:Minimum of 12 years of experience in quality, or a related field, with at least 7 years in a leadership or managerial role.Proven track record of developing and implementing quality management systems and processes in a manufacturing or production environment.Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and tools, including statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and risk management.Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.Excellent communication, leadership, and people skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization