Director of Quality Engineering

Job#: 3043887

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Director of Quality Engineering for our client based out of Washington, D.C.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

This will also have a first-shift Monday-Friday schedule.

Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, continuous improvement, and governance of the organization's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Establish quality processes, procedures, work instructions, and controls to support manufacturing, engineering, and operational activities.
• Drive adoption of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies and quality best practices throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead a team of quality engineers and quality professionals, ensuring quality standards are embedded across design, planning, manufacturing, and delivery processes.
• Partner with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure quality requirements are understood and executed.
• Conduct quality audits and assessments to measure process maturity, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Lead corrective and preventive action programs, including discrepancy management, root cause investigations, and CAPA implementation.
• Review engineering documentation, technical specifications, drawings, and project deliverables to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Coordinate third-party audits, inspections, testing activities, and external quality assessments.
• Provide leadership on quality initiatives, operational risk discussions, and continuous improvement programs.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and provide recommendations to leadership for process optimization and risk reduction.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and certification requirements across the organization.
• Manage external certification audits and maintain compliance with applicable standards.

Experience:

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 16+ years of manufacturing, engineering, quality, or operational excellence experience.
• Previous experience in a Quality Manager, QA/QC Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong experience developing, implementing, and auditing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma methodologies
  • Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) systems
• Experience leading internal and external audits and supporting certification compliance efforts.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines including engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, suppliers, subcontractors, and third-party testing organizations.
• Strong ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and manufacturing requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting highly regulated, mission-critical, aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, or construction environments.
• Black Belt, Green Belt, CQE, CQA, or similar professional quality certifications.
• Experience with:
  • ISO 27001
  • CMMI
  • UL compliance requirements
• Experience leading enterprise-wide quality transformation initiatives.

Why Work for Apex Systems:

• We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates
• Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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