Director of Quality

Fremont, CA – Onsite Direct Hire – Tech & Engineering – $150,000 – $180,000 – 7+ years – Posted 3 days ago

Location:

100% onsite Fremont

Work Schedule:

M-F 9 am – 6 pm

Compensation: $150k+

Benefit offerings and eligibility are based on employment status and applicable plan terms.

As the Director of Quality, you will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality products or services to our customers. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will lead the Quality Engineering function and work closely with cross‑functional teams to establish and maintain robust quality assurance processes throughout the product life cycle.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Define and communicate quality standards and guidelines.
• Oversee the design and execution of testing processes, including automated and manual testing, to validate software functionality, performance, and security.
• Ensure the implementation of effective test automation strategies.
• Continuously improve development and testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.
• Identify and implement best practices for quality engineering.
• Work closely with development, product management, and operations teams to integrate quality assurance into the entire software development life cycle.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility for quality.
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics to track the performance of development processes.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on the status of quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance and certifications to ISO Standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.) and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits and assessments to verify compliance.
• Build and lead a high‑performing quality engineering team.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Identify and mitigate quality risks associated with product development (hardware and software).
• Implement controls to minimize the impact of potential issues.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in quality engineering.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.
• Focus on customer satisfaction by ensuring that products meet user expectations, are user‑friendly, and are free from critical defects.
• Actively seek and incorporate customer feedback into quality improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Certifications:
  
  ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ASQ CQE/CMQ‑OE, and Six Sigma Black Belt (nice to have).
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within quality engineering or product (hardware + software) development.
• Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, and contract manufacturing industries is desirable.
• Strong background in quality assurance methodologies, testing processes, and test automation.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and achieving high‑quality standards.

We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Work authorization:
At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.