Senior Manager, Quality Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee a small, high-achieving team tasked with designing, automating, and continually enhancing a versatile Quality Management System that encompasses the vehicle platform lifecycle.

• Redesign the QMS and align it with the Safety Management System for Autonomy.

• Develop closed-loop continuous improvement processes, which include root cause analysis, CAPA-style workflows, trend analysis, and risk assessment.

• Implement design control practices that encompass design inputs/outputs, verification and validation, design reviews, and traceability.

• Streamline manual quality processes using AI/ML, LLM-based tools, and workflow automation, covering non-conformance triage, audit documentation, and fleet trend identification.

• Collaborate with autonomy, engineering, fleet operations, and technical support to link field issues and fleet data to design and engineering choices.

• Define and refine quality KPIs/OKRs that assess platform health and the effectiveness of the QMS.

• Engage with suppliers and partners regarding vehicle platform quality concerns and corrective measures.

• Develop and expand a quality systems function while fostering a culture of quality through enhanced tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in building or leading quality systems within a hardware/software engineering context—such as automotive, robotics, aerospace, or another safety-critical industry.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.

• Practical experience with design controls, verification & validation, change management, and root cause/CAPA methodologies.

• Proven builder's mindset; experience in constructing, significantly overhauling, or enhancing a quality system or process.

• Comfort in driving improvements to eliminate manual tasks from quality processes.

• Familiarity with issue-tracking and workflow tools, such as Jira, for maintaining traceability throughout a product's lifecycle.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in presenting to and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Capability to interpret engineering documentation, including CAD drawings and wiring schematics.

• Knowledge of ISO/IATF standards.

• Experience in implementing and sustaining QM systems and conducting internal and external audits/assessments.

• Experience in facilitation techniques.

• Advanced expertise in FMEA, Configuration Management, and System and Document Management Systems.

• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to successfully complete a driving record check.

• A Master's degree in engineering, operations, or a quality-related field is preferred.

• Experience in a startup or rapidly scaling company is an asset.

• Working knowledge of ISO/IATF, ISO 26262, or similar frameworks is advantageous.

• Practical experience with AI/LLM tooling or workflow automation is a plus.

• Experience with autonomous vehicle systems or other robotics/safety-critical technologies is beneficial.

• ASQ or Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Domestic partners who have cohabited for at least one year are also eligible to enroll.

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Attractive retirement benefits, featuring an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.

• Generous paid parental leave along with a phased return-to-work option.

• Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.

• Total Wellness Program that offers a variety of resources for overall wellbeing.