Associate Director of Quality

New Today

Job Description

Job Description
Salary: $113,000 - $170,000/ Year

RASIRC is seeking an Associate Director of Quality to join our team and lead Quality department. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating with diverse teams, and is committed to making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!


Our Mission:

RASIRC transforms liquids into dynamic vapors that enable innovations in semiconductor and adjacent markets. These reactive chemicals are essential materials for atomic scale processing, where atomic films must be grown at very low temperatures.


Company Culture:

Our values are at the forefront of our tasks and interactions every day both with coworkers as well as customers. These values include:

  • Customer Focused Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Open Communication
  • Efficiency
  • Learning


Position Overview:

The Associate Director of Quality will lead our Quality Department and drive product reliability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. This role oversees Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Quality Control, Compliance Management, and Configuration Management functions. As part of a lean and highly collaborative leadership team, the Associate Director will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Sales to proactively address quality challenges, strengthen the Quality Management System (QMS), and ensure compliance with industry standards. This position also serves as the companys ISO 9001 representative.


Key Responsibilities

Quality Strategy & Leadership

  • Define and implement a comprehensive quality and reliability roadmap aligned with RASIRCs business objectives.
  • Lead design for reliability (DfR), failure mode analysis, and accelerated life testing (ALT) to ensure product performance meets customer expectations.
  • Maintain and continually improve RASIRCs Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
  • Apply advanced statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma methodologies, and data-driven analysis to drive product and process improvements.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability, reduce costs, and improve manufacturability.



Manufacturing & Supplier Quality

  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality, yield improvement, and defect reduction.
  • Oversee quality control processes including failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Implement supplier quality management programs with robust incoming inspection and supplier accountability.
  • Oversee configuration and change management programs to maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle.

Compliance & Customer Satisfaction

  • Serve as principal quality liaison for key customers, managing audits, quality agreements, and compliance requirements.
  • Collect and analyze customer performance and field failure data to identify opportunities for reliability improvements.
  • Ensure all products meet or exceed company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and ISO certifications.
  • Support environmental management and safety compliance requirements.

Team Development & Leadership

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing quality and reliability team.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that integrate quality into all phases of product development and manufacturing.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, proactive problem-solving, and continuous learning.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in quality, reliability, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in semiconductor capital equipment, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of reliability engineering, design for reliability (DfR), FMEA, ALT, and failure analysis techniques.
  • In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and quality best practices.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing quality teams and driving measurable improvements.
  • Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills with ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.



What We Offer:

  • The salary range for this position is $113,000 - $170,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • RASIRC values employee growth and development and with that has a comprehensive training program to ensure that you reach the goals of your position, as well as provide the resources needed for your future career goals.
  • Health and Wellness Benefits: RASIRC pays 77% of a designated base plan with a multiple plan private exchange for employee health insurance for employees.
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k with company match


Why You Should Join Us:

RASIRC is a great place to work because what you do matters. We are small enough that you will know everyone who is part of the team, but RASIRC is big enough to tackle big challenges. Jeff Spiegelman, Founder

RASIRCS structure is one in which employees are encouraged to work on a multitude of projects through our various departments to allow for continuous growth and exposure in our field.


How to Apply:

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to https://rasirc.bamboohr.com/careers


Equal Opportunity Employer:RASIRC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Join us in shaping the future of Semiconductors and making a difference in the world!


Location:
San Diego
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

We found some similar jobs based on your search