Director of Quality - Center-Led

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Job Title: Director of Quality – Center-Led Manufacturing Operations

Location: Fort Mill, SC or working out of one of our manufacturing sites

Reports To: EVP of Operations

Department: Quality Assurance / Operations

Travel: 30–50%, depending on site needs

Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Quality to lead and unify quality assurance and control efforts across our multi-site manufacturing operations. This center-led role will drive enterprise-wide quality systems, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep manufacturing experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of implementing quality best practices in a distributed operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and execute a unified quality vision, policies, and objectives that align with corporate goals and regulatory requirements across all manufacturing sites.

Harmonize quality processes (e.g., CAPA, audits, document control, supplier quality) across all plants while accounting for site-specific needs.

Ensure all facilities meet or exceed industry standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, FDA, or AS9100 as applicable.

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Quality Performance Management:

Define and monitor key quality KPIs (e.g., First Pass Yield, NCRs, cost of poor quality) and lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.

Lead a matrixed team of site quality managers. Build talent, foster cross-functional collaboration, and establish clear roles and escalation paths.

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Continuous Improvement:

Embed a culture of continuous improvement by integrating Lean Six Sigma methodologies, quality audits, and risk management tools (e.g., FMEA).

Customer and Supplier Engagement:

Serve as a key quality contact for major customers and suppliers. Manage quality-related customer complaints, audits, and scorecards.

Technology and Data Systems Integration:

Drive digital transformation of quality processes through QMS tools, data analytics, and real-time reporting systems.

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the quality culture and systems of a growing manufacturing enterprise.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.