Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement

Hydrograph USA INC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HydroGraph seeks a senior Quality Director in Austin to lead the global quality management system and drive a culture of continuous improvement. This executive role oversees QA/QC, regulatory compliance, risk management, and cross-functional quality initiatives across operations.

The candidate will shape quality strategy, metrics, and governance, partnering with executives to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction as the company scales its graphene-based materials operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in quality management with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, regulatory requirements, and audits.
• Proven track record in leading quality initiatives and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality strategy and governance aligned with business goals.
• Oversee QMS compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, AS9100, etc.
• Direct QA/QC activities, inspections, testing, and release processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methodologies.
• Manage supplier quality programs and cross-functional quality projects.
• Lead risk management, CAPA, FMEA, and root-cause investigations.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and executive quality reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Life Sciences, or related technical field

Master's degree in Quality Management, MBA, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

ETQ

MasterControl

TrackWise

Job description

HydroGraph seeks a senior Quality Director in Austin to lead the global quality management system and drive a culture of continuous improvement. This executive role oversees QA/QC, regulatory compliance, risk management, and cross-functional quality initiatives across operations.

The candidate will shape quality strategy, metrics, and governance, partnering with executives to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction as the company scales its graphene-based materials operations.