Director, Quality

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Leads product quality assurance programs across new and existing products. Develops QA policies, evaluates vendors, reviews discrepancies, implements corrective actions, reports to customers and executives, establishes quality goals, manages budgets and teams, supports new product quality with engineering, and ensures compliance with relevant regulatory standards.
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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 10-06-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-20-2026 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
  • 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
  • Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques
  • Ability to deliver effective and persuasive presentations to management, public groups, or boards
  • Ability to apply probability and statistical inference to practical situations
  • Strategic problem-solving, data collection, fact-finding, and sound judgment skills
  • Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and manage abstract and concrete variables
  • Master's or MBA degree
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