Quality Manager

South San Francisco, CA pay range:

USD $160,000 – $200,000

Who are we?

Stafl Systems is dedicated to advancing all applications of lithium-ion battery technology to achieve a clean energy future. Since 2010, our company has partnered with industry leaders to push the boundaries of innovation in such fields as electric vehicles, aviation, and consumer products. Our team has the proven engineering expertise to offer technical consulting, full-stack product development, in-house prototype fabrication, circuit board and battery pack manufacturing, and fleet management tools to solve the most complex challenges facing today's cleantech industry.

We are seeking a highly motivated Head of Quality who is a proactive self-starter and excels in a dynamic startup environment. In this role, you will be responsible for reporting to the Director of Operations and leveraging your expertise to improve the quality assurance operations of the company.

A Day in the Life:

As a valued member of our team, your daily responsibilities will include:

• Working onsite at our South San Francisco office
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Drive the creation and adoption of best practices, work instructions for building our products, and SOP's to achieve consistent quality across all production processes for employees to be trained against.
• Ensure adherence to the guidelines and standards as defined by Engineering and our clientele across all projects.
• Oversee the inspection and testing processes to verify product conformance to specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
• Monitor customer feedback and implement measures to improve customer satisfaction, address customer concerns, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish all project requirements that are met in design, prototyping and production.
• Work with suppliers to ensure adherence to quality standards, perform audits, and drive supplier development activities to enhance overall supply chain quality.
• Partner with auditors and regulatory bodies, provide necessary documentation, and lead corrective actions to address any findings.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external audits to assess compliance with ISO 9001 standards and ITAR regulations.
• Lead investigations into root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and drive continuous improvement to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver quality-related training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of employees.
• Foster a culture of quality awareness and ensure all staff members are equipped with the necessary tools to contribute to quality improvement efforts.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in quality management, engineering, manufacturing management, business management, or a related field, or equivalent degree or experience.
• Minimum of 7-9 years of experience in quality or manufacturing
• Experience leading a team from product development, production, and full product life cycle.
• Proven experience working with ISO 9001 and ISO 26262 certified organizations.
• In-depth understanding of quality processes and procedures, relevant certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in generating detailed, data-driven reports through analysis and statistical methods.
• Familiarity with technology, including hardware, mechanical, and software development.
• Experience in the start-up environment

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Master's degree in quality management, engineering, manufacturing management, business management, or equivalent degree or experience
• Experience with Atlassian or Wiki Management
• Experience with ITAR
• Experience with issue management systems (e.g. Jira)
• Interest in battery technology, electric, or hybrid vehicles

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Plan (Dental, Disability, Life, Vision, and Health); covering 99% of premiums.
• Competitive Compensation Package Equity Award
• Company 401k saving program with employer matching up to 5%
• 3 Weeks Paid Leave
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• 2 Weeks Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Budget for Professional Training and Development
• Team Building Weekly, Monthly, and Seasonal Events