Job Details

The Director of Quality Assurance & Logistics owns the Quality Management System (QMS) and Logistics function end-to-end. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Sales, and Executive Leadership to ensure Coastal consistently meets customer, regulatory, and operational expectations.

You will lead Quality Assurance, Safety, Shipping & Receiving, and Compliance, while driving continuous improvement across audits, corrective actions, supplier quality, and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

-Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (API Q1/AS9100 / ISO-based)

-Own internal, customer, and third-party audits and corrective action systems

-Establish quality strategy, metrics, and governance across the organization

-Oversee Shipping & Receiving, logistics workflows, and OTD performance

-Drive root cause analysis, CoPQ reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives

-Partner with Manufacturing and QC leadership to ensure inspection rigor and process control

-Build, mentor, and scale high-performing QA and Logistics teams

-Serve as the senior point of contact for customer quality and compliance matters

What Success Looks Like

Audit readiness is continuous-not reactive

Clear separation and alignment between Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Measurable reductions in CoPQ and repeat NCRs

Consistent on-time delivery and shipping accuracy

A proactive, systems-driven quality culture embedded across the shop

Ideal Background

Senior quality leadership experience in precision manufacturing

Strong working knowledge of API Q1 / AS9100 / ISO quality systems

Experience leading audits, corrective actions, and compliance programs

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence operations

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Why Coastal?

Coastal Machine & Supply is a fully digital precision manufacturing company serving customers in aerospace, defense, space, and energy. We are a family-oriented organization with a strong culture of accountability, partnership, and execution-focused on building long-term careers, not just filling roles.

If you are a quality leader who wants to build systems, lead people, and make a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.