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Job Title: Sr Manager of Quality and ReliabilityJob Description

As the Sr Manager of Quality and Reliability, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the Quality and Reliability team. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and enhance quality systems as our product transitions from R&D to commercialization.

Responsibilities

+ Build, lead, and manage the Quality and Reliability team.

+ Lead the initial ISO 9001 certification and ongoing maintenance, including the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) and conducting quality audits.

+ Oversee all quality assurance processes, including inspection, testing, and validation procedures, to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory requirements.

+ Drive initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and increase efficiency using methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.

+ Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality requirements and ensure compliance, conducting regular audits and assessments.

+ Stay current with industry regulations and standards, ensuring all manufacturing processes and products adhere to legal and safety requirements.

+ Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related customer inquiries and issues, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining strong customer relationships.

+ Work across departments to maintain a library of business process flows relevant to quality management.

+ Utilize data analytics to track quality metrics, identify trends, and provide regular reports to senior management on quality performance and improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

+ 10+ years of experience in quality management within a high-tech manufacturing and/or semiconductor manufacturing environment.

+ Experience leading a company through successful ISO 9001 certification.

+ End-to-end familiarity with new product development flow for semiconductors, from product specifications to qualification reports and datasheets.

+ Experience in implementing Design for Reliability (DfR) principles to ensure products meet reliability standards throughout their lifecycle.

+ Demonstrated application of quality management tools and methodologies, such as root cause analysis (Five Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.), CAPA, Six Sigma, and Lean.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Desired Master’s degree or relevant certification (CQE, CQM, etc.).

+ Experience in a fast-paced start-up in the beginning stages of its quality journey.

+ ISO 9001 or AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.

+ Understanding of lithium-ion battery technology.

Work Environment

This exciting opportunity is set in a dynamic environment where the product is transitioning from R&D to commercialization. You will have the chance to build out quality systems and a team from the ground up. The work environment is fast-paced and innovative, providing a unique platform for professional growth and development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

We Offer The Following Benefits Package• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)• Short Term & Long-Term Disability• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)• 401(k) Retirement Plan plus company match• Company Shares Plan

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.