Senior Director, Quality

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Position Summary:

UCT seeks a seasoned Senior Director of Quality Assurance to lead our quality assurance strategies across multiple sites in Asia. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in managing multi-site quality assurance systems and a deep commitment to continuous quality improvement. As a key member of our executive team, you will ensure that all products and processes meet rigorous company, customer, and regulatory standards, drive quality initiatives, and foster a culture of excellence across all operations and support functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership and Quality System Oversight:
   • Develop and implement comprehensive quality strategies and programs across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
   • Lead regional quality assurance teams, providing direction and support to ensure consistency and compliance with all quality standards.
2. Quality Systems Management:
   • Oversee the management and enhancement of all quality systems and processes, including quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement.
   • Ensure systems are in place for collecting, analyzing, and acting on quality metrics and performance data across all sites.
3. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
   • Apply advanced problem-solving skills and critical thinking to identify root causes of issues and implement strategic solutions that result in systemic improvements.
   • Champion initiatives that enhance operational excellence and quality outputs.
4. Expertise in Lean Six Sigma and 8D Principles:
   • Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline quality processes and reduce variability in product/process quality.
   • Implement and advocate for the 8D problem-solving approach to effectively address and eliminate quality issues, fostering a robust culture of continuous improvement.
5. Continuous Improvement:
   • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and efficiency at all sites.
   • Implement best practices in quality management and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the quality assurance teams.
6. Regulatory Compliance and Standards Enforcement:
   • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of relevant industry regulations and standards such as ISO, ensuring all sites comply.
   • Regularly review and recommend enhancement in quality policies and practices to meet or exceed regulatory demands.
   • Ensure all sites comply with the company’s Global Quality Management Systems and customer-enforced standards.
   • Stay updated on industry changes and regulations to maintain compliance.
7. Cross-Functional Team Leadership:
   • Manage and influence cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and ensure integration of quality principles in all product/service development and manufacturing processes.
   • Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the company to support quality objectives.
8. Team Development and Leadership:
   • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing quality assurance team across different sites.
   • Establish clear performance metrics and accountability structures for quality management teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Additional certifications/education in Quality Management or Business Administration is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance roles, including significant leadership experience overseeing multi-site operations.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with strong proficiency in 8D problem-solving methods.
• Proven ability to develop and lead quality strategies and teams in a complex matrix organization, multi-site environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of how to interpret and utilize quality metrics and data effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of motivating and leading teams across various locations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and influence cross-functional teams.

Travel Requirement:

• Approx. 20% travel within the region is required.

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