Director, Quality Assurance

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Director Quality Assurance Administrator to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

**Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.JOB SUMMARY**

The Director Quality Assurance is responsible for leading all quality assurance and quality control activities. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for site quality systems, regulatory compliance, customer quality performance, supplier quality oversight, inspection activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Director Quality Assurance serves as the primary quality leader for all site audits, customer interactions, corrective actions, and quality improvement efforts.

The Director Quality Assurance partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements. This position is accountable for maintaining AS9100 compliance, supporting FAA regulatory requirements, driving quality performance metrics, and fostering a culture of quality excellence.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Quality Leadership

• Lead and oversee all Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions across both Huntington Beach facilities.

• Direct, mentor, develop, and manage Quality Managers, Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and other quality professionals supporting Huntington Beach operations.

• Build and sustain a high-performing quality organization focused on accountability, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and communicate the vision, strategy, and objectives for quality across the Huntington Beach sites.

• Establish and drive site quality objectives, metrics, and improvement plans aligned with business and operational goals.