Director, Quality

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Leads product quality assurance programs, policies, procedures, corrective actions, vendor evaluations, customer quality reporting, and quality planning. Partners with senior leadership and engineering on quality goals, budgets, regulatory compliance, and new product assurance. Manages quality teams, presents to stakeholders, trains project leaders, and applies statistical analysis and strategic problem-solving to prevent defects.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

The Quality Director will be based in Austin, TX reporting to VP of Operations.

The Quality Director role will be responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating product quality assurance program(s) to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products through the development and management of people and processes.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Surveys and evaluates future and current vendors
  • Prepares and implements QA Policies and Procedures
  • Reviews discrepancy reports and implements corrective actions
  • Reports progress to customers as required. Maintains contact with customers to ensure their business needs are met or exceeded
  • Conducts presentations to staff as required
  • Establishes QA aims and creates plan of action
  • Discuss with top management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies,
    • operating procedures and goals
  • Evaluates content of reports from product assurance program department heads and confers with top
    • management in formulating fiscal budget for product assurance program
  • Confers with engineering about quality assurance of new products designed and manufactured

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training plus a minimum of 8 years of management experience. A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.
  • Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses. Must have knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and applicable regulations.
  • Demonstrated skills in project management and ability to train others to lead projects. International travel may be required.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference to practical situations.
  • Ability to think strategically, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-11-2026 Job Posting End Date Job CategoryQuality

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training
  • Minimum of 8 years of management experience
  • Master’s or MBA degree
  • Mastery of functional knowledge and related business functions
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and applicable regulations
  • Project management skills and ability to train others to lead projects
  • Ability to analyze complex documents and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to apply probability and statistical inference to practical situations
  • Strategic problem-solving, data collection, fact-finding, and conclusion-drawing abilities
  • Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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52,479 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

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