Head of Quality

10+ years of quality management experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles Proven experience managing quality at scale across contract manufacturers Deep expertise in quality systems for electrical equipment, power infrastructure, or similar industrial products Experience managing quality across multiple product lines simultaneously Track record building quality organizations from early stage to mature operations Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.) Experience leading and developing quality teams, including international teams Comfortable with up to 50% international travel, primarily to China and Mexico Ability to work directly with contract manufacturers and drive accountability Strong problem-solving skills with data-driven approach to quality improvement Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field Fluency in quality tools: FMEA, control plans, inspection planning, statistical process control

Build and lead the quality organization from current state to world-class, IPO-ready function Manage quality operations across contract manufacturers in China and Mexico at scale Develop and implement quality management systems across three distinct product lines Establish quality standards, inspection protocols, and acceptance criteria Lead and develop quality teams based in China and Mexico Create supplier quality programs including audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives Implement data-driven quality metrics and reporting systems Partner with Product Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to design quality into products Manage non-conformance issues, root cause analysis, and CAPA processes Build documentation systems for quality records, certifications, and compliance requirements Establish testing and validation protocols for new products and manufacturing processes Drive cost of quality improvements Prepare quality function for public company scrutiny Travel frequently to manufacturing sites to conduct audits, resolve issues, and build manufacturer relationships