The Role
Lead establishment and scaling of the Quality Management System (QMS). Oversee supplier quality, incoming inspection, in-process validation, non-conformance/corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement. Integrate quality checkpoints into engineering and manufacturing for hardware and software, and lead cross-functional quality initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Thea Energy:
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.
Position Overview:
Thea Energy is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to establish and scale our Quality Management System (QMS). Your efforts will directly contribute to the organization's success by ensuring that the complex systems we build meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. This role requires a speed & execution mindset coupled with attention to detail.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Develop, implement, and manage the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with relevant ISO standards
- Oversee supplier quality, incoming inspection and in process validation for critical hardware components
- Manage and develop company policies, programs, and procedures for non-conformance, corrective actions, and anomaly investigations
- Work with the Company’s leadership and technical teams to integrate quality checkpoints into the engineering design and manufacturing lifecycle
- Work with the technical teams to ensure proper quality measures are instituted for both hardware and software
- Lead internal audits and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams
Ideal Experience & Skillsets:
- 10+ years of relevant work experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within aerospace, automotive, or energy sectors
- Past leadership positions and experience managing and growing Quality organizations
- Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, NQA-1 or other relevant quality standards
- OSHA 30hr Certification and a strong safety focus
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work across cross-functional teams to support quality challenges
- Strong ethics and discretion
Company Benefits:
- Salary range $85,000-$150,000
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO
Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.
- Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.
It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of Quality Assurance / Quality Control experience within aerospace, automotive, or energy sectors
- Past leadership experience managing and growing Quality organizations
- Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, NQA-1 or other relevant quality standards
- OSHA 30hr Certification
- Experience overseeing supplier quality, incoming inspection, and in-process validation for critical hardware
- Experience managing non-conformance, corrective actions, and anomaly investigations
- Ability to integrate quality into engineering design and manufacturing lifecycles (hardware and software quality measures)
- Lead internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work across cross-functional teams to support quality challenges
- Strong ethics and discretion
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work nights/weekends/on-call
- Ability to work in a facility with industrial hazards (heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage/current, pressure systems, cryogenics)
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The Company
What We Do
Thea Energy is a fusion energy company dedicated to creating a limitless source of zero-emission energy for a sustainable future. By reinventing the stellarator using arrays of mass-manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls, they aim to commercialize scalable and economical fusion power systems, transitioning from scientific research to practical, commercial operations.
