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Overview

Manager, Software Quality Assurance

Responsibilities

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.

The Position:

JOB SUMMARY

+ Oversees Software Quality Assurance. Develop, implement and maintain technical quality assurance, control systems, and processes. Defines and specifies the implementation of standards, methods and procedures for testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of company products. Participates in the reviewing of engineering designs to ensure quality requirements and other considerations are taken into account.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Communicates quality metrics and performance to senior management.

+ Facilitates the reporting of corporate review, analysis, and results of potential defects.

+ Establishes objectives, procedures, and priorities for area(s) of responsibility.

+ Implements, oversees, and directs Quality System Corrective and Preventive Action Program.

+ Collaborates to develop, modify and implement functional, operational, or technical policies that affect immediate operations and overall company objectives.

+ Organizes and promotes corporate-wide quality improvement efforts.

+ Directly responsible for administration of divisional quality assurance and the corporate policy and associated procedures.

+ Responsible for evaluation and development of improved techniques for the assurance of quality, reliability, and increased customer satisfaction.

+ Develops, implements, and enforces policies, procedures, and standards in line with industry regulations, company objectives and customer requirements.

+ Collaborates with cross-functional teams to address quality-related issues.

+ Leads initiatives to ensure customer audit readiness and maintains ongoing compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

+ Partners with internal teams to proactively identify and mitigate audit risks.

+ Coordinates cross-functional preparation and support for DNV AS9100 audits.

+ Serves as the primary liaison between quality, the organization, and external auditors.

+ Oversees the gated development process to ensure quality and timely delivery of software releases.

+ Implements controls and checkpoints that align with business and compliance requirements.

+ Champions the adoption of modern QA methodologies including test automation, AI-driven quality tools, and metrics-based performance tracking.

+ Collaborates with the SWE team to embed quality into every stage of the development lifecycle.

+ Recruits, hires, appraises, and develops direct reports.

+ Provides leadership in regard to costs, methods, staffing, and performance standards toward achievement of department goals and direction.

+ Responsible for implementing, overseeing, and directing the Divisional Quality System Training Programs for the Quality Engineering function.

+ Oversees the departmental budget.

The salary or hourly wage range of $xx,xxx – $xx,xxx is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

+ BA/BS Degree required.

+ 8 years of broad technical experience of which 5 years should be in quality assurance including conducting quality audits

+ Prior supervisory, team lead, or project leader experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

+ Thorough working knowledge of applicable quality regulatory requirements.

+ Ability to research and understand customer requirements documents.

+ Excellent organizational and communication skills

+ Demonstrated ability to implement strategic policies and/or change procedures for obtaining results

+ Ability to receive assignments in the form of objectives and determines how t use resources to meet schedules and goals.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

+ Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 50% of time.

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What We Offer:

• At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program.

• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.

• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.

• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.

• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.

• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.

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