Quality Manager
Los Angeles, CA - USA
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Job Summary
The Company
AnySignal is developing the next generation of RF products and services for some of the most demanding space and defense missions. Were building a flexible high-performance platform thats easy to deploy monitor and scale enabling customers to bring advanced radio technologies to life faster than ever before.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Quality Manager to build and lead AnySignals quality function across development and production. This role combines hands-on ownership of inspection and quality execution with strategic leadership to scale our quality systems team and culture.
You will be responsible for ensuring product reliability and compliance from early design through manufacturing and test while evolving our Quality Management System (QMS) into a scalable high-impact system. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering closely with Engineering Manufacturing and Supply Chain to improve yield prevent escapes and enable mission success.
Quality Leadership & Strategy
Own and evolve the QMS (ISO 9001/AS9100 aligned) keeping it compliant yet practical for a fast-moving hardware environment including documentation policies and audit support.
Build and lead the quality team while defining the companys quality strategy across the full product lifecycle.
Establish and rack key quality metrics (yield escapes nonconformances reliability) and drive improvement through methodologies like Lean SPC and DOE.
Supplier & Cross-Functional Quality
Own responsibility and interface with customers for logistics and documentation of RMA and CoC.
Partner with Supply Chain on supplier quality incoming inspection corrective actions and qualification.
Establish strong cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement.
Manufacturing & Product Quality
Own inspection processes (incoming in-process final) and the metrology systems behind them partnering with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve yield and reduce rework.
Lead MRB NCR/CAPA/RCA workflows to closure and partner with Engineering on design reviews manufacturability and quality plans to prevent escapes.
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
5 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality or related roles in a hardware production environment
3 years of experience leading teams or owning major cross-functional quality initiatives
Strong experience with inspection NCR/MRB CAPA and RCA workflows
Ability to interpret technical drawings GD&T and CAD models
Experience working in high-complexity or high-reliability industries (e.g. aerospace defense electronics to PCBA level)
Excellent communication skills and ability to solely interface with customers and drive alignment across teams
Desired Qualifications
Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems
Experience scaling or evolving a companys quality systems in a startup or high-growth environment
Familiarity with IPC standards metrology tools and advanced quality methods (SPC DOE PFMEA APQP)
Supplier quality experience including SCARs FAI/PPAP and vendor audits
Experience supporting regulated or mission-critical programs (space defense medical etc.)
The estimated base salary range for this role is $140000-$160000 per year plus equity. This range reflects our good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting. The final base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including the candidates qualifications relevant experience skills and market addition to base salary total compensation includes an equity grant and our full benefits package (Medical Dental Vision) HSAs and 401K program.
Export Control Requirements
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR applicants must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
AnySignal is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees feel respected supported and able to contribute fully. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including women veterans individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented communities.
Required Experience:
Manager