Tarana Wireless
Director of Quality
Tarana Wireless, Milpitas, California, United States, 95035
Tarana is seeking a Director of Quality to further develop our quality systems and related business processes as the company transitions to mass production. The Director of Quality will be responsible for assessing the company requirements in all facets of quality management, from product design control through production to customer order acceptance, customer service, corrective action and internal audit. As a by-product of the above actions, the Director of Quality will position Tarana to achieve ISO 9000 certification within the next 18-24 months.
Close collaboration with Tarana’s product development, operations, customer support and product management teams is required. This role requires deep knowledge of quality systems and system implementation to train company employees and guide creation and implementation of effective systems appropriate to Tarana’s growing business.
Qualified applicants with strong project management, people management and communication skills will have a hands-on approach to leading quality system creation and implementation. The person for this position has a positive, team-first attitude, leads by example, enjoys sharing knowledge to advance the team and is willing to learn and master new technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist executive management team with the development of a corporate quality plan
Quality management of the company’s products, including developing and managing measurement systems that incorporate Customer’s View of Quality in-process manufacturing quality and machine capability
Acts as corporate interface to customers on quality related topics
Oversee and direct the overall quality direction of the corporation and effectiveness of the quality management system, including future implementation of the ISO 9001 program
Assess Tarana Wireless’ Quality System and develop Gap Analysis
Develop and implement Tarana Quality Organization improvement plan
Develop Quality organization and infrastructure while implementing Quality metrics systems, tools, etc.
Further development of the company's supplier quality system
Supplier audit systems
Continuous improvement programs
First article process development
Develop corrective actions to support supplier problems and failures, suggesting modifications and corrective actions by suppliers to meet customer specifications and standards
Maintain a quality assessment system to monitor corporate objectives
Provide training and leadership at all levels of the company to build understanding and create a quality culture
Ensure products and services meet customer needs and expectations to fulfill corporate quality objectives
Create and sustain a culture that is based on continuous improvement
Develops and implements a quality production program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards
Identify areas where product or service quality requires corrective action
Foster a culture of customer obsession, ownership, and innovation within the quality team
Collaborate with other departments (engineering, operations, and customer support) to address quality-related issues
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle
Develop and maintain quality metrics, track performance and drive corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of quality professionals
Define and implement quality standards, processes and best practices
Develop and implement 18 month ISO-9001 implementation plan
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field (MS degree preferred)
Proven experience (10+ years) in Quality Management Leadership in Electronics Manufacturing environment is required, preferably in Wireless Communications or Networking
Significant prior team leadership experience in broad quality system creation and implementation programs in products based on functional materials, chemicals, and electronics assembly
Experience and understanding of electronic product development milestone gate processes
Demonstrated ability to define, build and manage an electronic OEM quality organization
Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, etc.)
Significant direct roles in implementation of more than one major ISO 9000 certification program
Knowledge and hands-on experience implementing quality systems in contract manufacturing environments
Prior experience working with CM partners, including process transfer between plants
Prior wireless and RF experience preferred
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Passion for delivering high-quality products that exceed customer needs
The salary range for this position is: $200,000 to $230,000Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s geographic location.Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role including: Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off and stock options.
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Close collaboration with Tarana’s product development, operations, customer support and product management teams is required. This role requires deep knowledge of quality systems and system implementation to train company employees and guide creation and implementation of effective systems appropriate to Tarana’s growing business.
Qualified applicants with strong project management, people management and communication skills will have a hands-on approach to leading quality system creation and implementation. The person for this position has a positive, team-first attitude, leads by example, enjoys sharing knowledge to advance the team and is willing to learn and master new technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist executive management team with the development of a corporate quality plan
Quality management of the company’s products, including developing and managing measurement systems that incorporate Customer’s View of Quality in-process manufacturing quality and machine capability
Acts as corporate interface to customers on quality related topics
Oversee and direct the overall quality direction of the corporation and effectiveness of the quality management system, including future implementation of the ISO 9001 program
Assess Tarana Wireless’ Quality System and develop Gap Analysis
Develop and implement Tarana Quality Organization improvement plan
Develop Quality organization and infrastructure while implementing Quality metrics systems, tools, etc.
Further development of the company's supplier quality system
Supplier audit systems
Continuous improvement programs
First article process development
Develop corrective actions to support supplier problems and failures, suggesting modifications and corrective actions by suppliers to meet customer specifications and standards
Maintain a quality assessment system to monitor corporate objectives
Provide training and leadership at all levels of the company to build understanding and create a quality culture
Ensure products and services meet customer needs and expectations to fulfill corporate quality objectives
Create and sustain a culture that is based on continuous improvement
Develops and implements a quality production program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards
Identify areas where product or service quality requires corrective action
Foster a culture of customer obsession, ownership, and innovation within the quality team
Collaborate with other departments (engineering, operations, and customer support) to address quality-related issues
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle
Develop and maintain quality metrics, track performance and drive corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of quality professionals
Define and implement quality standards, processes and best practices
Develop and implement 18 month ISO-9001 implementation plan
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field (MS degree preferred)
Proven experience (10+ years) in Quality Management Leadership in Electronics Manufacturing environment is required, preferably in Wireless Communications or Networking
Significant prior team leadership experience in broad quality system creation and implementation programs in products based on functional materials, chemicals, and electronics assembly
Experience and understanding of electronic product development milestone gate processes
Demonstrated ability to define, build and manage an electronic OEM quality organization
Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, etc.)
Significant direct roles in implementation of more than one major ISO 9000 certification program
Knowledge and hands-on experience implementing quality systems in contract manufacturing environments
Prior experience working with CM partners, including process transfer between plants
Prior wireless and RF experience preferred
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Passion for delivering high-quality products that exceed customer needs
The salary range for this position is: $200,000 to $230,000Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s geographic location.Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role including: Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off and stock options.
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