Head of Programme Management

Our client is looking to hire a Program Quality Manager in Culver City, CA.

Support new programs in development by establishing quality systems, measurement methods, and analyzing build results to ensure products meet the design specifications.

Analyze build data in order to confirm process capability and identify areas that require attention from Product Design and Process Engineering.

Lead a cross-functional team across time zones to resolve issues through data driven Failure Analysis and Corrective Action (FACA).

Establish new methods for monitoring and reporting status, including Incoming Quality Control (IQC), Outgoing Quality Control (OQC), and Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT).

Implement best practices and learnings across manufacturing sites and products.

Succinctly communicate key updates to senior management and the executive team.

Technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.

High volume manufacturing experience with a detailed understanding of advanced product quality planning, production processes, testing, kitting, and packaging (e.g., consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, etc.).

Proficiency in GD&T, metrology, and measurement equipment and techniques.

Experience with statistical techniques including SPC, sampling AQLs, measurement system analysis (GR&R), process capability (Cpk).

Ability to discern different degrees of cosmetic defects in order to establish cosmetic specifications with Product Design.

Problem-solving skills utilizing quality tools and capable of identifying the root cause of challenging problems and implementing corrective actions with stringent deadlines.

Strong proficiency in JMP and/or Minitab, including statistical analysis, SPC, regression, process capability, and visualization.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage and drive issues to closure.

Knowledge of Quality Systems, Design of Experiments, Reliability Methods/Models.

Experience with using AI/ML tools to assist in data analysis and building new tools to simplify workflows.

Experience with automated inspection systems.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.