Director of Quality & NPI Excellence

FTC Solar, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

FTC Solar, Inc. in Austin, Texas, seeks a Sr Manager or Director of Quality to lead quality systems across products and services. This full-time, on-site role partners with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to embed quality in NPI and ongoing production.

You will design and execute quality audit programs, assess supplier quality, and provide data-driven reports to senior leadership while mentoring quality teams toward a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain quality systems, standards, and procedures.
• Perform quality control, auditing, and testing across products.
• Lead supplier quality programs and performance monitoring.
• Improve product reliability and ensure compliance in renewable energy environments.
• Mentor quality teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with data analysis, root-cause analysis, and quality software.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of Quality Management System for NPI and production.
• Plan and execute internal, supplier, and customer audits; implement CAPA.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to embed quality in new products.
• Provide data-driven reports to senior leadership and track key quality metrics.
• Mentor and develop Quality teams to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Supplier Quality

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

ASQ or Six Sigma certification beneficial

Job description

FTC Solar, Inc. in Austin, Texas, seeks a Sr Manager or Director of Quality to lead quality systems across products and services. This full-time, on-site role partners with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to embed quality in NPI and ongoing production.

You will design and execute quality audit programs, assess supplier quality, and provide data-driven reports to senior leadership while mentoring quality teams toward a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.