Northwood

Space Infrastructure

HeadofQuality&Reliability

$170–235k Torrance, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Head of Quality & Reliability at Northwood. Skills: Quality Management System, AS9100 certification, Reliability engineering. Build Quality Management System. Implement Quality Management System”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver mission-critical systems; Reduce defects; Improve yields; Enhance process capability

Industry & Context.

Space Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Root cause investigations; Continuous improvement

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, Permanent resident

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline, 8+ years in manufacturing quality, 3+ years leading teams, Experience in high-reliability industries, Background in DFMEA, Background in Control Plans, Background in DOE, Background in Six Sigma, Background in DFSS, Background in statistical methods, Background in reliability engineering, Track record of building quality systems

Nice to Have

Experience in high-growth startup, Experience leading through AS9100 certification, Experience building systems for quality data, Background spanning technical and operational roles, Hands-on experience with RF assemblies, Hands-on experience with PCBA assemblies, Hands-on experience with custom enclosures, Hands-on experience with electromechanical assemblies

What You'll Do.

Build Quality Management System

Implement Quality Management System

Improve Quality Management System

Lead AS9100 certification achievement

Lead AS9100 certification maintenance

Own core quality processes

Partner with Engineering teams

Partner with Manufacturing teams

Partner with Integration & Test teams

Partner with Production teams

Develop quality plans

Develop process controls

Develop acceptance criteria

Develop manufacturing quality strategies

Lead root cause investigations

Lead continuous improvement efforts

Establish quality metrics

Establish reliability metrics

Develop reliability strategy

Execute reliability strategy

Drive implementation of reliability best practices

Build high-performing Quality & Reliability organization

Lead high-performing Quality & Reliability organization

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Cross-functional quality initiatives

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