Away

Sourcing & Quality

Director,QualityAssurance

$150–165k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Director, Quality Assurance at Away. Skills: Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Operations. Own the evolution of Quality. Build a proactive, tech-enabled model”

What You'll Achieve.

optimize the entire global supply chain; prioritizing cost optimization; optimize the total cost of ownership; drive measurable margin improvements; lower return rates; improve customer experience; reduce environmental impact; reduce product-related warranty claims; improving repairability; improving overall customer experience; transforming post-purchase data into automated feedback loops

Industry & Context.

Sourcing & Quality
Problems you'll solve

identifying root-cause trends; prioritizing topics that move the needle

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10 years of experience in Quality leadership, deep technical background in engineering, proven track record of scaling global QMS, modernizing QMS through technology and data-led innovation, deep expertise in raw materials and finished goods engineering, understanding of the "how" of equipment tooling and retooling, leadership presence, no-ego collaborative style, passionate about cost optimization, passionate about value engineering, autonomous, capable of pivoting global strategies, capable of halting production in response to quality risks, expert at identifying root-cause trends, expert at prioritizing topics that move the needle, communicator who can drive accountability and partnership across diverse global teams, creative, agile, motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment

What You'll Do.

Own the evolution of Quality

Optimize the entire global supply chain

Identify and champion solutions

Enable supply chain systems

Lead global manufacturing innovation

Drive the strategy for equipment

Design and govern technical excellence standards

Manage the routine testing program

Modernize manufacturing capabilities

Advocate for targeted automation or tooling upgrades

Partner with global Product Development leadership

Direct supplier engagements

Architect and execute a comprehensive 'Cost of Quality' roadmap

Develop DIY kits and modular product designs

Actively seek out product quality improvements

Lead the integration of AI-driven analytics

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional partner; advocate for Quality throughout the organization; partnering with US and Asia-based leadership; partner with global Product Development leadership; drive accountability and partnership across diverse global teams

Communication Scope

communicator who can drive accountability and partnership

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