The Director, Quality Assurance is responsible for leading, maintaining, and continuously improving the company’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems in support of business objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance. The role provides strong functional leadership while remaining closely connected to day-to-day execution, supported by a team of about 10 qualified specialists and managers.

This position covers the Americas region, working cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Sales. Additional collaboration with other regional Quality Assurance teams (EMEA, Asia) is required to ensure consistent application of quality standards across a global electronic components distribution environment. The Director also contributes to Environmental and ESG-related initiatives as they relate to quality systems, compliance, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities Quality Management Leadership

Provide functional leadership for Quality Management Systems

Develop and mentor quality professionals

Translate business objectives into quality system priorities

Quality & Environmental Management Systems

Act as Management Representative for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9120

Maintain and improve QMS and EMS processes

Ensure compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 where applicable





Audits & Compliance

Lead internal audits and management reviews

Owns the relationship with the external auditor, support external audits and corrective actions accordingly

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) or equivalent experience

Approximately 15 years of progressive experience in Quality Management Systems within electronics manufacturing or electronic components distribution

Solid experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS9120 certified environmentsWorking knowledge of ANSI/ESD s20.20 standards

Experience supporting internal and external audits and managing corrective action processes

Prior experience collaborating with global or multi-regional teams

Exposure to environmental compliance or ESG-related initiatives is considered an asset

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with QMS tools, dashboards, and quality data analysis

Core Competencies

Practical, hands-on leadership

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving

Ability to balance compliance requirements with business needs

Collaborative, pragmatic approach to cross-functional work

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📌 Director of Quality Assurance (Kirkland)
🏢 Future Electronics
📍 Kirkland