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Director of Quality Assurance
About the role
Position Overview
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
o Provide functional leadership for Quality Management Systems o Develop and mentor quality professionals o Translate business objectives into quality system priorities
Quality & Environmental Management Systems
o Act as Management Representative for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9120 o Maintain and improve QMS and EMS processes o Ensure compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 where applicable
Audits & Compliance
o Lead internal audits and management reviews o 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 environments
- Working 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
- ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE)
- Lean or Six Sigma training
- Experience with QMS tools, dashboards, and quality data analysis
Core Competencies
- Practical, hands-on leadership
- Strong 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
- Continuous improvement mindset
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About Future Electronics
Welcome to Future Electronics! We are a worldwide leader in electronic components distribution and are recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the industry.
Are you ready for your next challenge? Our growing teams are always looking for driven, hardworking people to join us. At Future Electronics, we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. This means a stimulating work environment where opportunities and growth are always within reach. Leaders who care about your success and colleagues who share common goals. To learn more about what it's like working with us, take a look at our Life pages.
Our people fuel our mission. Our enthusiasm, innovation, and drive to succeed are what make us a global powerhouse in electronic component distribution. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do attitude, we are always up for the challenge. We strive to solve whatever problems are in front of us - for our customers and our suppliers.
Become part of a +$35 billion business: check out our job postings to find your next role.
Bienvenue chez Future Electronics! Nous sommes un leader mondial dans la distribution de composants électroniques et sommes reconnus comme l’une des entreprises les plus innovantes de l’industrie.
Êtes-vous prêt(e) pour votre prochain défi ? Nos équipes en pleine croissance sont toujours à la recherche de personnes motivées et travaillantes pour se joindre à nous. Chez Future Electronics, nous sommes fiers d’être un employeur de choix. Cela signifie un environnement de travail stimulant où les opportunités et l’évolution professionnelle sont toujours à portée de main. Des leaders qui se soucient de votre réussite et des collègues qui partagent des objectifs communs.
Faites partie d’une entreprise de plus de 35 milliards de dollars : consultez nos offres d’emploi pour trouver votre prochain poste.