Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement

HydroGraph Clean Power Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Career advancement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. is seeking a senior Quality Director to lead the company’s quality management system and regulatory compliance across all operations.

The role directs quality assurance, control, and continuous improvement to elevate product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. The successful candidate will drive QMS strategy, audits, CAPA, supplier quality, and risk management while developing high-impact metrics and leading a multi-site quality team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Life Sciences, or related technical field
• 10+ years of progressive quality management experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements
• Proven track record of leading successful quality initiatives and driving organizational change
• Strong understanding of statistical methods, quality tools, and problem-solving techniques
• Experience managing and leading large, cross-functional teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality management system (QMS) across operations and maintain regulatory compliance
• Lead internal and external audits, audit schedules, findings, and corrective actions
• Develop and enforce quality policies, procedures and work instructions
• Implement SPC and other quality tools to monitor process performance
• Manage supplier quality programs including audits and supplier qualification
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
• Build and mentor a high-performing quality team across multiple sites
• Lead quality-related risk assessment and CAPA processes
• Communicate quality performance metrics to executives and stakeholders
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to scale quality initiatives

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/quality

Master's degree in quality management / related field

CQE / CQM / CQA certifications

Tools

Minitab

JMP

ETQ

MasterControl

TrackWise

Job description

HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. is seeking a senior Quality Director to lead the company’s quality management system and regulatory compliance across all operations.

The role directs quality assurance, control, and continuous improvement to elevate product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. The successful candidate will drive QMS strategy, audits, CAPA, supplier quality, and risk management while developing high-impact metrics and leading a multi-site quality team.