Associate Director, Non-Clinical Safety Assessment
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Director of Quality
Terabase Energy
full-time
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Location: California • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- As the first-ever Director of Quality, you will establish and lead the company-wide quality function at Terabase Energy. This is a high-impact corporate role responsible for developing and scaling a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) spanning our internal processes, manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering deliverables, and field deployment practices. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, manufacturing, field services, and supplier teams to ensure consistent quality standards, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Quality Management System: Design, implement, and oversee a scalable, ISO-aligned QMS that supports the full lifecycle of Terabase’s products and services, including hardware, software, and field deployment.
- Process & Documentation Control: Establish and maintain company-wide standards for process documentation, version control, work instructions, and compliance tracking.
- Supplier Quality: Develop and lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and audit programs. Monitor supplier performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented as needed.
- Incoming Material Inspection: Build robust processes for materials receiving and inspection at manufacturing and integration sites.
- Manufacturing Quality: Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to define in-process checks, quality metrics, and final inspection protocols. Monitor yields, defects, and rework rates to drive improvements.
- Engineering & Product Quality: Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to integrate quality into design reviews, prototyping, and validation testing. Ensure traceability and documentation of product changes.
- Field Feedback Loop: Support the implementation of tools and processes for capturing and addressing field quality issues, warranty claims, and customer feedback.
- Training & Culture: Champion a culture of quality across the organization. Develop training programs and best practices that engage teams at all levels.
- Metrics & Reporting: Define and report on key quality indicators to leadership. Provide regular updates and risk assessments to executive stakeholders.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality systems roles, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated experience setting up or significantly scaling a corporate quality function from the ground up.
- Deep knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality standards; experience leading audits and certifications preferred.
- Experience with quality in hardware manufacturing, electronics, and/or industrial systems; software quality familiarity a plus.
- Proven track record implementing quality control in supply chain and manufacturing environments.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience working with engineering, product, and operations teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality management, or related discipline; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma) a plus.
