Job Title: Sr Manager of Quality and Reliability

Job Description

As the Sr Manager of Quality and Reliability, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the Quality and Reliability team. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and enhance quality systems as our product transitions from R&D to commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and manage the Quality and Reliability team.
• Lead the initial ISO 9001 certification and ongoing maintenance, including the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) and conducting quality audits.
• Oversee all quality assurance processes, including inspection, testing, and validation procedures, to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Drive initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and increase efficiency using methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality requirements and ensure compliance, conducting regular audits and assessments.
• Stay current with industry regulations and standards, ensuring all manufacturing processes and products adhere to legal and safety requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related customer inquiries and issues, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Work across departments to maintain a library of business process flows relevant to quality management.
• Utilize data analytics to track quality metrics, identify trends, and provide regular reports to senior management on quality performance and improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality management within a high-tech manufacturing and/or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a company through successful ISO 9001 certification.
• End-to-end familiarity with new product development flow for semiconductors, from product specifications to qualification reports and datasheets.
• Experience in implementing Design for Reliability (DfR) principles to ensure products meet reliability standards throughout their lifecycle.
• Demonstrated application of quality management tools and methodologies, such as root cause analysis (Five Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.), CAPA, Six Sigma, and Lean.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Desired Master’s degree or relevant certification (CQE, CQM, etc.).
• Experience in a fast-paced start-up in the beginning stages of its quality journey.
• ISO 9001 or AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.
• Understanding of lithium-ion battery technology.

Work Environment

This exciting opportunity is set in a dynamic environment where the product is transitioning from R&D to commercialization. You will have the chance to build out quality systems and a team from the ground up. The work environment is fast-paced and innovative, providing a unique platform for professional growth and development.