| With over 60 years in business and humble roots in Saint Peters, Missouri, Seyer Industries (“Seyer”) has since grown into a nationally-recognized manufacturer of aerospace and maritime products with 280 employees and 4 facilities boasting over 200,000 square feet. Having achieved AS9100 certification and numerous industry recognitions (such as Lockheed Martin’s 2007 F-35 Small Business of the Year Award, Northrop’s Platinum Supplier Status in 2013, Boeing’s Performance Excellence Award in 2014, and, Gulfstream’s Superior Performance Award in 2015), Seyer prides itself not only on its technical capabilities, but also on its long-standing commitment to the highest quality standards and a preventative action culture rooted in strong family-owned and operated values. For more information about Seyer Industries, please visit www.seyerind.com. Now operating under experienced 3rd generation family leadership, Seyer continues to successfully serve as a direct supplier for the U.S. Department of Defense as well as a recognized supplier to a growing number of highly-reputable commercial and defense OEMs. In alignment with recent growth and market expansion, Seyer now seeks to hire an experienced, innovative, and accomplished Director of Quality who brings not only the requisite technical expertise but also a strategic yet hands-on leadership style to keep Seyer’s quality systems and strategies, policies and procedures, NADCAP special processes approvals, and client relationships at their highest level. This newly-defined leadership role will serve as a key member on Seyer’s management team and will frequently partner with Seyer’s ownership and executive leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, our new Director of Quality will be called upon to: - PROVIDE STRATEGIC QUALITY LEADERSHIP – In close partnership with owners, management, and the quality team, develop and implement a comprehensive quality vision, culture, structure, and management system in compliance with AS9100. Serve as top advocate, educator, and champion for company-wide quality vision. Lead by example and instill a sense of ownership for quality control at every level in the production process so as to meet and to exceed customer requirements.
- DEVELOP & ADVANCE SEYER’s QUALITY SYSTEM – Evaluate and enhance the Seyer Industries Quality System to ensure inclusion of customer-invoked quality requirements. Review and improve KPI’s to share with team and leadership. Increase the level of quality performance through hands-on and daily interaction with the operations team. Identify root cause and develop corrective action plans for quality issues. Drive effective action plans as it relates to scrap, rework and quality audits. Oversee testing lab and all inspection equipment. Recommend and evaluate capital expenditures, technologies, and, appropriate departmental staffing levels to ensure innovation and cutting-edge quality assurance. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with 5S standards.
- BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH INTERNAL & EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS – Provide internal thought leadership while serving as both expert and educator as well as an accessible and hands-on consultant to internal stakeholders and team members across four (4) shifts. Develop close relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure quality standards continuously align with expectations. Interpret and clarify quality standards with a balanced and compliant approach. Ensure written documentation accurately communicates quality testing and compliance measures. Participate in site assessments and client audits.
- INSPIRE A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM – Provide oversight and inspiration for a growing team of 20+ quality employees, including 6 direct reports. Promote Seyer’s culture by fostering an atmosphere of open communication and personal accountability. Grow existing bench strength and foster developmental opportunities. Manage cross-functionally to achieve critical quality assurance goals.
Location: This position must be based at Seyer’s corporate offices in Saint Peters, Missouri. Relocation would be expected upon hire and relocation assistance is available. Compensation package: Joining Seyer Industries means joining our family! Seyer is proud to offer competitive compensation including a base salary and bonus opportunity tied to mutually-agreed upon annual goals as well as a robust benefits package. Relocation assistance may be provided. |
