Product Quality Manager H/F

Key Responsibilities Work on next generation residential gateways and Wi Fi technologies deployed worldwide Be part of a global R&D organization with strong local ownership and decision‑making Collaborate with hardware, RF, software, mechanical, and chipset partners See your designs go from concept to mass production Thrive in a fast paced, innovative, and multicultural environment We are seeking a Product Quality Manager to join our R&D organization responsible for broadband products (Internet Gateways), operating in a global engineering environment with teams located in the US, France, and offshore development centers. In this role, you will own and drive the local Product Quality strategy for the US, ensuring corporate quality processes are consistently applied, while actively contributing to the continuous improvement and modernization of quality practices. You will also ensure that products comply with North American regulatory requirements, and proactively track and implement changes driven by regulatory bodies such as FCC, UL, and other applicable authorities. Mission Statement As Product Quality Manager, you play a key role in ensuring product quality, reliability, and performance, with a clear objective: customer satisfaction and product excellence. Your main responsibilities include: Product Quality Strategy & Governance Deploy the Product Quality strategy across the entire product lifecycle Maintain, and proactively propose improvement of quality processes, standards, and governance frameworks Define, track, and report quality plans, KPIs, and performance indicators Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement Proactively propose and lead improvements to quality methods, tools, and processes, supporting their modernization Drive continuous improvement initiatives, coordinating action plans with project, R&D, and industrialization teams Ensure rigorous application of problem‑solving methodologies (5 Whys, 8D, structured root cause analysis) Audits, Compliance & Product Release Plan and conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with defined processes and standards Ensure product compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements Act as the quality authority for product release approvals Act as the quality authority for technical documentation and technical compliance / justification files Regulatory Product Conformance Identify applicable regulatory requirements and support development teams before product launch Build technical compliance files and prepare Declarations of Conformity Coordinate with certification bodies (e.g., UL, FCC) to obtain product approvals Profile Education & Experience MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or a related technical field from a recognized US or international university 10+ years of industry experience in product quality, project quality, or quality management within complex engineering environments Experience in broadband, networking, or embedded systems is a strong plus Experience & Background Significant experience in Product Quality or Project Quality, ideally in an industrial environment such as: Strong process‑driven mindset and experience operating in complex development environments Technical & Methodological Skills Solid knowledge of quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies Good understanding of product and software development lifecycles Experience with quality KPIs, audits, and compliance management and release governance Strong analytical skills to interpret regulations, standards, and their product impact Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset Demonstrates strong process rigor and process discipline Natural leadership skills with the ability to engage and align multi‑site, cross‑functional teams Strong communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at multiple levels Autonomous, proactive, and capable of driving high‑impact quality decisions #J-18808-Ljbffr SAGEMCOM