Director of Quality

Lever, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Director of Quality to lead the site’s quality management strategy and ensure products, services, and processes meet internal, regulatory, and customer standards.

The role provides strategic leadership for quality while partnering with Operations, Engineering, and other teams to drive continuous improvement, mitigate risk, and foster a culture of quality across the organization. A hands-on leader with data-driven insights is ideal.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in quality, quality assurance, compliance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Business, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Certifications (CQM/OE, LSS - Black Belt) are preferred and may be considered in lieu of advanced degrees or experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems.
• Experience with audits, regulatory compliance, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and risk-management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Quality function across product development, manufacturing, suppliers, and field operations.
• Develop and maintain quality systems, processes, and standards for autonomous drone and robotics products.
• Establish quality metrics and drive continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), nonconformance management, and product quality investigations.
• Develop and manage supplier quality programs, including supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance.
• Ensure products and processes meet applicable regulatory, customer, contractual, and internal quality requirements.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to identify risks and improve product reliability and performance.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of quality findings.
• Build and develop the Quality team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Job description

$160,000 - $190,000 a year

Director of Quality

Tucson, AZ

About Our Transition to Ondas Sentinel

World View was recently acquired by Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and, together with DZYNE Technologies, has joined forces to create Ondas Sentinel. Ondas Sentinel is a next-generation U.S. defense platform integrating long-endurance ISR, autonomous systems, counter-UAS technologies, and mission intelligence.

While World View is now part of Ondas Sentinel, we are still legally operating as World View as we complete the formal integration of our systems and processes. As a result, you may see roles cross-posted across DZYNE and World View, during this transition. All positions represent opportunities within the same combined organization.

What does this mean for candidates?

• You're joining a team that is accelerating the future of autonomous defense.
• You'll be part of a company backed by significant investment, strong growth, and mission-proven technology.
• You'll work alongside world-class engineers and innovators who have already delivered thousands of operational flight hours, high-impact ISR capabilities, leading counter-UAS systems, and breakthrough autonomous effects.
• You'll help shape a unified platform that enables operators to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across the modern battlespace.

Together, Ondas Sentinel is building something bigger than any one company, a scalable, integrated defense organization designed to meet emerging mission needs with speed, precision, and purpose. If you're energized by ambitious missions, rapid innovation, and a chance to help define the future of autonomous defense, we'd love to have you on the team.

Job Description

The Director of Quality is responsible for executing and managing the site’s quality management strategy and ensuring that products, services, and operational processes consistently meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

The role provides strategic leadership for the Quality function while partnering closely with Operations, Clinical/Technical teams, Engineering, and other departments to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, mitigate risk, and establish a culture of quality throughout the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on quality leader who can build effective processes, analyze performance data, lead cross-functional initiatives, and hold teams accountable to established quality standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Quality function across product development, manufacturing, suppliers, and field operations.
• Develop and maintain quality systems, processes, and standards for autonomous drone and robotics products.
• Establish quality metrics and drive continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), nonconformance management, and product quality investigations.
• Develop and manage supplier quality programs, including supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance.
• Ensure products and processes meet applicable regulatory, customer, contractual, and internal quality requirements.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to identify risks and improve product reliability and performance.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of quality findings.
• Build and develop the Quality team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in quality, quality assurance, compliance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Business, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Certifications (CQM/OE, LSS - Black Belt) are preferred and may be considered in lieu of advanced degrees or experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems.
• Experience with audits, regulatory compliance, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and risk-management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.

What We Offer

You will work side by side with experts in emerging technology, gaining exposure to cutting edge ideas and projects that are shaping the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance because we believe in taking care of the you as a person, not just a team member.

Our Tucson workplace is designed to support collaboration, focus, and well-being, with an on-site environment that keeps supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program teams closely connected to the mission.

We believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, and every voice is heard. Our commitment to all team members is built upon five core cultural pillars: Engage, Lean In, Create, Care, and Own. Together, these pillars form the foundation of our employee experience while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable practices.

Some Final Notes

The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand over time as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting.

At Ondas Sentinel, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate belonging and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from every background and life experience because we know our differences make us stronger.