Quality Manager

1121 West Warner Rd;
Tempe, United States

We’re Solestial, and we are building cutting-edge silicon solar power for space.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s quality management system (QMS) in line with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards
• Serve as the key quality representative during customer reviews and regulatory audits
• Define inspection protocols and quality gates across the production line
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions - NCRs, CAPAs, etc.
• Collaborate with design teams to make products more manufacturable, inspectable and testable
• Own the document control and configuration management tools and policies
• Manage supplier quality standards and perform supplier audits
• Own quality data - use dashboards to track metrics, spot trends, and push for continuous improvement
• Train and support the team on quality culture and best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of quality experience in high-reliability manufacturing (aerospace, defense, semiconductors, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA-STD-8739 preferred)
• Hands-on experience with tools such as FMEA/FMECA, SPC, MSA, and RCCA
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as soldering, lamination, encapsulation, or thin-film deposition
• Experience leading quality audits (internal and external)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Bonus:
  Experience with environmental testing or space-grade materials and product deliverables
• Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
• 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year’s end
• 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance