Product Quality Manager - Hardware & Manufacturing Leader

Apptronik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is seeking a Product Quality Manager to drive high product quality across complex projects. You will oversee the Quality Team, document issues, and drive corrective actions across HW, OPS, and SW teams to achieve resolution.

As products move from prototypes to mass production, you will define product quality plans at contract manufacturers and audit adherence, including overseeing CM PPAP and factory yields.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in Quality, Process, or similar engineering role.
• Experience leading a quality team (IQC, IPQC and Quality Engineers).
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical fundamentals and manufacturing processes.
• Expertise with PPAP, CPT, and CM audits.
• Excellent written and oral communication in technical applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Quality team members (IQC, IPQC, QA Engineers).
• Document issues and drive corrective action (RC/CA).
• Develop product quality plans and assess CM adherence.
• Audit CM PPAP for component validation.
• Monitor factory yields and production line issues.
• Travel up to 20% internationally.

Skills

Quality leadership

Statistical analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Data visualization

Product quality planning

Team coaching

Excellent communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

JIRA

G-Suite

Dropbox

Job description

Apptronik is seeking a Product Quality Manager to drive high product quality across complex projects. You will oversee the Quality Team, document issues, and drive corrective actions across HW, OPS, and SW teams to achieve resolution.

As products move from prototypes to mass production, you will define product quality plans at contract manufacturers and audit adherence, including overseeing CM PPAP and factory yields.