Director of Quality

Sypris Electronics, LLC
Sypris Electronics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package upon date of hire including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with company matching. We also offer a 9/80 work schedule.
United States, Florida, Tampa
10421 University Center Drive (Show on map)
Mar 24, 2025
Sypris Electronics is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Director of Quality - a critical role at the forefront of our mission to deliver high-reliability, cutting-edge electronic solutions for defense, aerospace, and other high-stakes industries. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary quality professional to shape and elevate our quality strategy, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with the highest industry standards. As Director of Quality, you will lead a talented team, partner across functions, and make a lasting impact on product integrity, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering. MBA or other advanced degree or certifications related to responsibilities, preferred. Experience/Requirements: Ten years of Quality leadership experience in an electronic manufacturing environment Thorough knowledge of quality management systems and procedures including ISO, ASQ, NADCAP as well as ensuring the company's QMS system complies with all external (independent and customer) requirements and audits Thorough knowledge of quality procedures and methodologies, including ISO, Six Sigma, Lean, and failure reporting and corrective action system In depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes including SMT, through-hole technology, assembly and test, and box build assembly Excellent leadership, program/project management, contract, and OEM operations management with experience in relevant technology-based companies in regulated markets Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite Some travel required on an as needed basis Six Sigma Black Belt certification (prefer DMAIC Methodology), preferred Possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government granted security clearance Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leads and mentors a team of quality engineers responsible for production quality and continuous improvement efforts within the entire organization Retains and hires a world-class staff and develops a winning culture in line with Sypris' vision and values Reports quality metrics and improvement status to the General Manager as part of the Senior Staff and makes recommendations on future projects and capital expenditures Responsible to ensure customer's satisfaction with Sypris Electronics' products Implements the Quality Department strategic initiatives to successfully meet current and future operational requirements Participates and contributes to the implementation and successful performance against the business AOP Implements Quality strategies which support maintaining and improving operational competitiveness Develops an annual business plan designed to identify objectives and actions needed to improve overall quality performance and meet customer and business objectives Establishes goals and objectives for the Quality team that stretch boundaries by detailing specific continuous improvement activities focused on enhancing internal process and test yields Ensures internal processes and programs produce products that meet or exceed customers' expectations Creates and maintains both a quality-centric and quality-focused culture for all Sypris Electronics' production activities throughout the organization Maintains a quality organization at the cutting-edge with DOE, SPC, ISO, RGT, RDT, RQT, PRAT and Lean Six Sigma technique proficiencies Interacts both vertically and horizontally in a way that commands both personal respect and mission acceptance Maintains effective working relationships with DCMA as well as current and future customers Periodically evaluates the Quality processes to ensure alignment with the integrity and efficiency standards set by Sypris Reports the status of quality control and operations to senior leadership and required regulatory agencies Acts as a change agent for improvement initiatives Possesses the ability and interpersonal skills to influence all levels of the organization Administers all Human Resources programs and policies (including selection, promotion, transfers, salary administration and termination) without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap) Other duties as assigned Sypris Electronics, LLC provides goods and services to the U.S. Government and other prime contractors and is obligated by its contracts with those entities, as well as by various federal laws and regulations regarding security and export control, to restrict access to certain goods, services, and/or any related information. Accordingly, Sypris Electronics has a policy of only hiring U.S. citizens. Upon employment all employees have to provide evidence verifying U.S. citizenship. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Pre-employment drug screening required.