G&H (Gooch & Housego) · 4 days ago
Director of Quality
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expG&H is a global leader in optical design, testing, and manufacturing, partnering with customers in various markets. The Director of Quality, USA, will lead all Quality activities across U.S. operations, ensuring compliance, performance, and continuous improvement in quality standards.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Adhere to all G&H Quality, HS&E, operational, and compliance policies
Role model G&H Values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision
Support a culture of safety, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement across Quality teams
Develop and execute the U.S. Quality strategy aligned with global business objectives
Lead all U.S. Quality Managers to drive consistent standards, performance expectations, and capability development across sites
Prepare and manage U.S. Quality budgets, investments, and resource planning
Lead U.S. participation in global Quality leadership routines, contributing data, insights, risks, and opportunities
Serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and division leaders on quality performance, system requirements, and operational improvement
Oversee the governance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of U.S. Business Management Systems
Ensure compliance with applicable standards: AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485, FDA, and other customer-specific or regulatory requirements
Drive U.S. internal audit planning, execution, and timely closure of findings
Ensure that new and existing certifications are achieved, retained, and robustly supported across sites
Lead initiatives to reduce Scrap, Rework, Return Rates, and COPQ
Strengthen and standardize RCA, MRB, CAPA, and problem-solving methodologies across U.S. operations
Ensure proactive Quality engagement at all Commercial and NPI Gate reviews
Identify and implement multi-site improvement projects in collaboration with Operations and Engineering
Ensure robust calibration processes and equipment readiness across all U.S. facilities
Serve as the U.S. escalation point for customer quality concerns, ensuring timely and accurate responses and prevention-based solutions
Partner with Global Supplier Quality on supplier audits, risk management, and performance improvement activities
Represent U.S. Quality in discussions with key customers and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Degree-level Engineering or technical qualification preferred
7+ years of Quality leadership experience in Aerospace & Defense, Medical Device, or highly regulated manufacturing
Demonstrated experience operating at a senior level with multi-site responsibility
Strong expertise in AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485, and relevant regulatory frameworks
Proven continuous improvement and problem-solving capability (8D, DMAIC, etc.)
Strong leadership skills with experience developing teams in fast-paced, matrixed environments
Exceptional communication, influencing, and executive presentation skills
Skilled in managing cross-functional initiatives and driving accountability
High emotional intelligence, strong judgment, and calm decision-making under pressure
Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and proactive
Strong ability to challenge constructively and influence across all levels
Acts as a visible change agent and champion of excellence
Company
G&H (Gooch & Housego)
G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Andzulis
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Teneriello, SHRM-PMQ, MHR- Strategic HR Management
Human Resources Business Partner
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