Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 1 day ago
Director, Quality
Simsbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
15+ years expEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a long-established leader in delivering mission-critical technologies. They are seeking a Director of Quality to oversee a multi-site quality organization, ensuring product integrity and compliance while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic Quality Management System (QMS) while leading quality operations across multiple sites
Drive measurable quality improvement, while also championing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
BS in an engineering discipline
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
Preferred
MS in an engineering discipline
Benefits
Executive Relocation: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition
Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience
We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with skills & experience, with flexibility to reward top talent and extraordinary qualifications.
Company
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brendan Walsh
President & CEO
Stacey Payne
INSPECTOR
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2025-09-13
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