Quality Manager

Industrious Ventures; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision on day one

401K with employer match

Your work will literally go to space!

Job summary

Solestial is seeking a Quality Manager to own the quality systems across our space-grade manufacturing line in Tempe, AZ. You will build and maintain QMS, define inspection gates, and drive root-cause analysis to ensure launch-ready, space-worthy solar panels.

In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain to establish quality standards, manage supplier audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives for next-phase manufacturing growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in high-reliability manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a QMS aligned with AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Lead customer reviews and regulatory audits as quality representative
• Define inspection protocols and quality gates on the production line
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions (NCRs, CAPAs)
• Collaborate with design teams to improve manufacturability and testability
• Own document control and configuration management tools/policies
• Manage supplier quality standards and perform supplier audits
• Own quality data via dashboards to track metrics and drive continuous improvement
• Train and support the team on quality culture and best practices

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials Science or related field

Tools

FMEA/FMECA

SPC

MSA

RCCA

Job description

The Company:

We’re Solestial, and we are building cutting‑edge silicon solar power for space. Our tech is designed to survive the extremes—radiation, vacuum, launch shock—and deliver reliable energy to satellites, lunar missions, and beyond. We are a fast‑growing startup backed by strategic, experienced investors in the Space and High Tech sectors, and we’re on a mission to make off‑world energy as scalable and dependable as it is here on Earth.

The Role:

As our Quality Manager, you’ll be the guardian of reliability across our manufacturing line. You will create and own the quality processes that ensure every solar panel we build is launch‑ready and space‑worthy. You’ll lead inspection protocols, define quality standards, and drive root‑cause analysis on mission‑critical hardware while ensuring we meet industry quality standards. This is a hands‑on role, collaborating cross‑functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain teams, and is perfect for someone who loves solving complex problems and doesn’t shy away from imperfect systems. You’ll help establish the foundation for quality at Solestial by building the systems, standards, and culture that will support our next phase of manufacturing growth and every mission that follows.

This is an on‑site role based in Tempe, Arizona.

Your Mission:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s quality management system (QMS) in line with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards
• Serve as the key quality representative during customer reviews and regulatory audits
• Define inspection protocols and quality gates across the production line
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions – NCRs, CAPAs, etc.
• Collaborate with design teams to make products more manufacturable, inspectable and testable
• Own the document control and configuration management tools and policies
• Manage supplier quality standards and perform supplier audits
• Own quality data – use dashboards to track metrics, spot trends, and push for continuous improvement
• Train and support the team on quality culture and best practices

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of quality experience in high‑reliability manufacturing (aerospace, defense, semiconductors, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA-STD-8739 preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as FMEA/FMECA, SPC, MSA, and RCCA
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as soldering, lamination, encapsulation, or thin‑film deposition
• Experience leading quality audits (internal and external)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Bonus: Experience with environmental testing or space‑grade materials and product deliverables

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous, high‑quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
• 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually – with an extended holiday break at year’s end
• 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability and employer‑sponsored life insurance
• Your work will literally go to space!