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Quality Director

AMETEK · Whitsett, NC

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Level
Director+
Team
Quality
Travel
30%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A director-level quality role at AMETEK (industrial) in Whitsett, NC. You will lead the quality strategy and continuous improvement efforts across all Bison manufacturing sites.

They ask for
10+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Value stream mapping, Root cause, SPC, FMEA
Day to day
about 30% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $97k–$143k.

Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 43 quality engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 42 other live quality postings in North Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$143k, from 16 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 63%
  • ✓ Supplier quality 42%
  • New product launch 42%
  • PPAP 42%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
  • ✓ Control plans 40%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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    • Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: AMETEK in Whitsett

5 other open roles at this site.

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requirements

while driving overall quality performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain effective quality systems, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with industry certifications.

This position can be based at either our Whitsett, NC or Reynosa, MX facility.

What you will do

  • ◆Leadership & Strategy
  • ◆Develop and execute a strategic quality plan in alignment with business unit goals.
  • ◆Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality professionals across two locations, ensuring consistency in processes and objectives.
  • ◆Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • ◆Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • ◆Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the QAD Elements QMS and other relevant Quality Management Systems at both locations. Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry-specific quality standards (e.g., FDA, ISO, AS9100, etc.).
  • ◆Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of quality management systems and propose enhancements to improve overall performance.
  • ◆Process & Product Quality
  • ◆Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify drive resolution of quality issues, ensuring process and product integrity.
  • ◆Support root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues.
  • ◆Oversee first article inspections, process capability studies, and validation/qualification activities to ensure robust manufacturing processes.
  • ◆Continuous Improvement
  • ◆Lead Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, enhancing efficiency, and improving overall quality.
  • ◆Implement data-driven decision-making tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Control Plans) to monitor and improve process capabilities.
  • ◆Facilitate cross-functional value stream mapping sessions and quality workshops to drive process improvements.
  • ◆Customer & Supplier Relations
  • ◆Serve as the main point of contact for customer quality issues, audits, and feedback, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
  • ◆Oversee supplier quality management, including audits, performance monitoring, and supplier development initiatives.
  • ◆Metrics & Reporting
  • ◆Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality performance, including scrap/rework, defect rates, customer complaints, and audit findings.
  • ◆Regularly report quality performance metrics to senior leadership, highlighting trends and recommending corrective actions.
  • ◆Regulatory Compliance & Audits
  • ◆Lead internal and external audits, ensuring the sites comply with relevant standards and certifications.
  • ◆Ensure the manufacturing facilities are audit-ready at all times and coordinate responses to audit findings.
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As the Director of Quality , you will lead the quality strategy and continuous improvement efforts across all Bison manufacturing sites. You will be responsible for ensuring that the products meet or exceed customer expectations, industry standards, and regulatory

What we are looking for

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • •10+ years of progressive experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • •Demonstrated experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, FDA, or equivalent) and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
  • •Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
  • •Proven track record of driving quality improvements across multi-site operations.
  • •Ability to travel as needed to the BU manufacturing sites (up to 30%)
  • •Strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • •Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • •Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • •Proficiency in quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.

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