Director, Quality
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)Connecticut, United States
Posted August 27, 2025
175000 - 225000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments. From custom man-portable breaching systems to integrated payload deployment, shock tube signal transmission, and highly reliable detonators, our solutions are engineered to meet your toughest challenges. We specialize in satellite, spacecraft, missile, aircraft, percise explosive solutions for warfighters, and launch vehicle systems, offering expertise in initiation, signal transfer, separation, actuation, deployment, breaching, and flight termination. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to excellence, EBAD delivers tailored solutions that drive mission success for aerospace and defense leaders worldwide. Connect with us to explore how EBAD can power your next mission. #Aerospace #Defense #MissionCritical #MissionSuccess
Job Description
Join Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company as a Director of Quality to lead a complex, multi-site quality organization and drive performance at scale. This role is critical to ensure the highest levels of product integrity, compliance, and customer trust across a rapidly growing business.
Requirements
- BS in an engineering discipline (MS preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in high-mix, low-volume operations and manufacturing environment
- Proven success leading complex, multi-site quality organizations in aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical industries
- Demonstrated expertise in leading audits and managing compliance across regulatory bodies, customers, and suppliers, with deep knowledge of standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, and DoD requirements
- Proven ability to enhance customer quality by partnering closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to consistently meet customer demand
- Strong record of measurable quality improvements
- Skilled in continuous improvement, performance metrics, and problem-solving through EBOS, Lean, and Kaizen practices
- Track record of building and developing strong teams, fostering high engagement, and driving accountability
Benefits
- Base Salary: $175k – $225k plus annual bonus
- Executive Relocation: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition
- Additional Enhancements: Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience
