Director of Quality

Location: 100% onsite Fremont 


Work Schedule: M-F 9 am -6 pm


Compensation: $150k

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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…. ). Ensure that development and testing processes comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

• 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 (Hardware and Software) development.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
  
  

At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on skills-based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and employer-of-record services, and we are committed to equitable & inclusive hiring practices on a national scale.



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