Sr Manager or Director of Quality

FTC Solar, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

FTC Solar, Inc. in Austin, Texas, seeks a Sr Manager or Director of Quality to lead quality systems across products and services. This full-time, on-site role partners with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to embed quality in NPI and ongoing production.

You will design and execute quality audit programs, assess supplier quality, and provide data-driven reports to senior leadership while mentoring quality teams toward a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain quality systems, standards, and procedures.
• Perform quality control, auditing, and testing across products.
• Lead supplier quality programs and performance monitoring.
• Improve product reliability and ensure compliance in renewable energy environments.
• Mentor quality teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with data analysis, root-cause analysis, and quality software.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of Quality Management System for NPI and production.
• Plan and execute internal, supplier, and customer audits; implement CAPA.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to embed quality in new products.
• Provide data-driven reports to senior leadership and track key quality metrics.
• Mentor and develop Quality teams to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Supplier Quality

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

ASQ or Six Sigma certification beneficial

Job description

Company Description FTC Solar, Inc. is a fast-growing global provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services that help maximize energy production at solar power installations. The company delivers innovative tracker designs, including the 1P Pioneer and 2P Voyager+ systems, known for strong performance, reliability, and installation speed. FTC Solar also offers SUNPATH backtracking optimization software and SUNOPS operational performance management software to enhance project efficiency and output. Founded in 2017 by renewable energy industry veterans, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with sales and support teams across Australia, India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Candidates can learn more about FTC Solar’s products and services at www.ftcsolar.com.

Role Description The Sr Manager or Director of Quality will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and standards across FTC Solar’s products and services. This full-time, on-site role in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area involves overseeing quality assurance and control processes, establishing metrics, and driving corrective and preventive actions to ensure consistent product reliability and performance. The role includes designing and executing quality audit programs, assessing supplier quality, and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to embed quality into new product introductions and ongoing production. This leader will manage quality documentation, ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements, and provide data-driven reports and recommendations to senior leadership. The position also requires mentoring and guiding quality team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Quality Management and Quality Assurance, including developing and maintaining quality systems, standards, and procedures.
• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Control and Quality Auditing, including inspection processes, testing protocols, and internal and external audit practices.
• Candidates should possess capabilities in Supplier Quality, including supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and collaboration on improvements.
• Experience in renewable energy, solar, or related manufacturing/technology environments, with a track record of improving product reliability and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing quality teams, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem-solving tools (e.g., FMEA, Pareto analysis, SPC) and quality management software.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ, Six Sigma) are beneficial.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to present quality metrics and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Company Description FTC Solar, Inc. is a fast-growing global provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services that help maximize energy production at solar power installations. The company delivers innovative tracker designs, including the 1P Pioneer and 2P Voyager+ systems, known for strong performance, reliability, and installation speed. FTC Solar also offers SUNPATH backtracking optimization software and SUNOPS operational performance management software to enhance project efficiency and output. Founded in 2017 by renewable energy industry veterans, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with sales and support teams across Australia, India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Candidates can learn more about FTC Solar’s products and services at www.ftcsolar.com.

Role Description The Sr Manager or Director of Quality will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and standards across FTC Solar’s products and services. This full-time, on-site role in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area involves overseeing quality assurance and control processes, establishing metrics, and driving corrective and preventive actions to ensure consistent product reliability and performance. The role includes designing and executing quality audit programs, assessing supplier quality, and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to embed quality into new product introductions and ongoing production. This leader will manage quality documentation, ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements, and provide data-driven reports and recommendations to senior leadership. The position also requires mentoring and guiding quality team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Quality Management and Quality Assurance, including developing and maintaining quality systems, standards, and procedures.
• Candidates should possess skills in Quality Control and Quality Auditing, including inspection processes, testing protocols, and internal and external audit practices.
• Candidates should possess capabilities in Supplier Quality, including supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and collaboration on improvements.
• Experience in renewable energy, solar, or related manufacturing/technology environments, with a track record of improving product reliability and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing quality teams, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem-solving tools (e.g., FMEA, Pareto analysis, SPC) and quality management software.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ, Six Sigma) are beneficial.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to present quality metrics and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Quality System, Compliance & Audits

• Ensure the Quality Management System supports NPI, supplier quality, customer quality, change control, deviation management, and corrective-action processes.
• Support compliance to applicable standards and customer-specific requirements, including ISO 9001 and other relevant industry or regulatory standards.
• Plan and execute internal, supplier, and customer audits; ensure findings are addressed with timely and effective corrective actions.
• Oversee CAPA, nonconformance, MRB, root-cause, corrective-action, preventive-action, and lessons-learned processes for the assigned scope.
• Maintain disciplined quality records, technical documentation, traceability, inspection criteria, and change-control practices.
• Review quality trends and systemic risks and provide executive-level reporting on performance, corrective actions, and improvement priorities.
• Leadership in ISO /QMS and other Quality Best practices

4. Leadership, Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing NPI Quality, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality teams.
• Create annual and multi-year quality priorities aligned with company growth, product roadmap, customer expectations, and risk profile.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, Field Service, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to drive consistent quality execution.
• Lead continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, design-for-quality, design-for-manufacturability, and mistake-proofing techniques.
• Establish clear quality ownership, escalation paths, review cadence, and accountability for launch readiness and customer issue resolution.
• Develop team capability through coaching, technical training, process standardization, and succession planning.