Quality Manager

SirenOpt; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) matching

20 days PTO plus holidays

Job summary

SirenOpt in San Leandro, CA is seeking a Quality Manager to build and manage our quality control systems. As the initial dedicated role, you will drive our Quality Management System (QMS) and guide us through ISO 9001 certification. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Quality Assurance, is adept in cross-functional environments, and possesses strong problem-solving skills. Competitive pay between $160,000 - $190,000, health benefits, and 20 PTO days are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within Quality Assurance in a manufacturing or hardware product environment.
• 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong experience with QMS principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a QMS aligned with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Lead certification processes and manage audits.
• Serve as the internal quality standards expert.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001 Certification

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Measurement System Analysis

Job description

Role Overview

SirenOpt is looking for a Quality Manager to lead the development and implementation of quality control systems. As our first dedicated Quality Manager, you will build and own our Quality Management System (QMS) from the ground up, lead us through ISO 9001 certification, and embed quality processes into the way we design, build, and deliver products.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for someone who enjoys working cross‑functionally across an organization, solving hard problems quickly, and helping shape quality in a startup environment.

You will be the quality leader within the company and support company goals and objectives while maintaining a strict adherence to ensuring the quality of incoming, intermediate, and outgoing materials.

What You’ll Do

QMS Design & ISO 9001 Certification

• Design, implement, and maintain a QMS aligned with ISO 9001:2015 requirements
• Lead the company through initial ISO 9001 certification, including selection and management of the external certification body
• Own all QMS documentation: quality manual, SOPs, work instructions, forms, and records
• Conduct internal audits and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Facilitate management reviews and track quality objectives and KPIs
• Develop and manage supplier quality requirements for our contract manufacturing partner
• Conduct supplier audits and oversee non‑conformance resolution
• Define incoming inspection criteria and acceptance standards for manufactured components and assemblies

Design, Development, and Testing Controls

• Partner with the R&D and Product teams to establish design controls, change management processes, and design review frameworks
• Design and develop measurement system analysis requirements and processes
• Collaborate with teams and individuals to establish and implement testing plans, from unit component testing all the way to full system and software reliability and performance testing.
• Ensure traceability between customer requirements, design inputs, and verification/validation activities

Cross‑Functional Quality Culture

• Serve as the internal subject‑matter expert on quality standards and best practices
• Train and support employees across the organization on QMS requirements and quality awareness
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience within Quality Assurance in a manufacturing or hardware product environment, including 3+ years in a supervisory role
• Prior quality management experience that includes a primary focus on measurement system analysis tools and frameworks
• Demonstrated experience leading or co‑leading an ISO 9001 certification effort
• Strong working knowledge of QMS principles: document control, internal auditing, CAPA, risk‑based thinking, and management review
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or external suppliers on quality requirements
• Experience working in a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary environment with a high degree of ownership and technical independence
• Excellent written communication skills for policy and procedure documentation
• Strong communication skills and a practical, problem‑solving mindset

Nice to Have

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer certification (ASQ CQM/CQA or equivalent a plus)
• Exposure to ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2 or other information management system standards
• Experience selecting and implementing QMS software
• Prior experience at a pre‑commercial or early‑commercial hardware startup
• Experience with high‑speed interfaces, instrumentation systems, or real‑time sensing platforms
• Exposure to metrology systems, scientific instrumentation, or advanced materials applications
• Experience with data analytics and/or data science techniques for defined quality standards

Why Join SirenOpt

• Help define a new category in advanced materials metrology
• Work on genuinely novel deep‑tech hardware with real scientific and industrial impact
• Join an early‑stage team where your decisions directly shape the product, technology, and company
• Build quality systems at the intersection of plasma science, electronics, sensing, AI‑driven analytics, programmable logic, and advanced digital signal processing
• Contribute to technology that can expand what researchers and industry teams are able to see, measure, and optimize

Base Pay Range

$160,000 - $190,000 USD

• Equity and Salary compensation depends on experience
• Health, Dental, Vision plans provided
• 401(k) matching provided
• Time off: 20 days of PTO per year, plus approximately 15 paid US holidays per year