Program Quality Leader - Electromechanical Hardware

Jobot

Santa Barbara (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 175,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Quality leader to drive program-level quality strategy within a complex manufacturing environment. You will partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain to implement inspection plans and lead problem-solving across product programs.

This role requires experience with regulated quality systems (ISO 9001/13485/AS9100), supplier quality management, and data-driven decision making. Join a fast-moving hardware organization and influence quality from development to

Qualifications

Experience in quality engineering or quality program leadership within complex manufacturing environments.
Strong background in regulated quality systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100.
Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, or government or defense-related inspections.
Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs.
Experience managing supplier quality programs and improving supplier performance.
Background supporting electromechanical or hardware-based products.
Six Sigma Greenbelt or similar continuous improvement certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Program Quality Leadership: Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to develop and implement quality strategies across product programs and manufacturing operations.
Quality Systems & Compliance: Support and maintain structured quality systems aligned with ISO and industry standards, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits.
Root Cause & Corrective Action: Lead structured problem solving using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, and statistical analysis to address product, process, and supplier issues.
Supplier Quality Management: Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance improvement initiatives. Support supplier audits, inspections, and continuous improvement programs.
Inspection & Risk Management: Develop inspection plans, control strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks to improve product reliability and reduce manufacturing defects.
Performance Analytics: Build and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting to drive data-based decisions and operational improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product engineering, manufacturing teams, and external partners to ensure quality standards are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.