Manager, Quality

Manager, Quality – San Diego, CA – Energy Conversion Solutions The Manager of Quality directs and coordinates activities to develop and implement a compliant and cost‑effective quality system that ensures products and services are reliable and safe, including continuous improvement projects, ISO9001, calibration, counterfeit avoidance, customer investigations, and operational excellence initiatives. The role works collaboratively with all departments and customers to identify and prioritize tasks required to achieve business goals and objectives, ensuring employee and customer satisfaction through effective management and execution of processes. Roles & Responsibilities Lead team building, identify resource gaps, and collaborate with Human Resources to develop personal development plans for the Quality department. Provide leadership and direction to Incoming Inspection, In‑process Inspection, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality Engineering, Customer Quality Assurance, and Calibration teams. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create and manage final and process yield improvement initiatives. Support Product Development, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing in resolving technical issues by implementing corrective and preventive actions and reporting status. Manage ISO9001 internal audits and customer audits. Maintain quality systems in compliance with ISO9001, AS9001, and NADCAP guidelines. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures for product designs and manufacturing processes. Promote the use of diagnostic and predictive quality tools, including SPC, statistical analysis, Lean, and Six‑Sigma. Establish corrective/preventive action systems to improve operational performance and meet customer requirements. Design and implement quality control/assurance training programs for key personnel. Manage supplier quality activities and collaborate with Procurement on supplier quality assurance. Competency Requirements Work with ambiguity – achieve progress in poorly defined situations. Critical thinking – identify problems and solutions overlooked by others, provide constructive criticism. Technical expertise – maintain current technical skills, apply specialized knowledge, share expertise. Drive for results – aggressively pursue challenging goals. Accurate judgment – base decisions on systematic review of facts, provide clear rationale. Minimum Qualifications Minimum 10 years in Quality, including 3 years in a leadership role, ideally in electronics manufacturing. Knowledge of quality engineering disciplines, statistics; ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred. Proven record of quality system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong customer communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, ERP system, and QMS software. Preferred Qualifications Experience in power supply or test & measurement industry. Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Quality Management, Operations, or Industrial Engineering. Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary range: $120,000 – $150,000. Health, vision, and dental insurance. 401(k) with company match. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) with company contribution. Life, disability, and family medical leave insurance. Employee referral program, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance program. Opportunities for career advancement across the organization. Location SanDiego, California – a city known for its mild climate, beaches, and family‑friendly environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability should contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr