Head of Quality

Job description

Company AnySignal is a startup whose mission is to usher in the next generation of RF products and services. For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with world-class performance that is easy to deploy, monitor, purchase, and upgrade. Our team has a diverse range of backgrounds spanning cloud computing, artificial intelligence, communications and sensing, embedded systems, and more. Role Summary We are seeking a Head of Quality to build and lead AnySignal’s quality function across development and production. This role combines hands-on ownership of inspection and quality execution with strategic leadership to scale our quality systems, team, and culture. You will be responsible for ensuring product reliability and compliance from early design through manufacturing and test, while evolving our Quality Management System (QMS) into a scalable, high-impact system. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to improve yield, prevent escapes, and enable mission success. RESPONSIBILITIES Quality Leadership & Strategy - Own and evolve the QMS (ISO 9001/AS9100 aligned), keeping it compliant yet practical for a fast-moving hardware environment, including documentation, policies, and audit support. - Build and lead the quality team while defining the company's quality strategy across the full product lifecycle. - Establish and rack key quality metrics (yield, escapes, nonconformances, reliability) and drive improvement through methodologies like Lean, SPC, and DOE. Supplier & Cross-Functional Quality - Own responsibility and interface with customers for logistics and documentation of RMA and CoC. - Partner with Supply Chain on supplier quality — incoming inspection, corrective actions, and qualification. - Establish strong cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement. Manufacturing & Product Quality - Own inspection processes (incoming, in-process, final) and the metrology systems behind them, partnering with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve yield and reduce rework. - Lead MRB, NCR/CAPA/RCA workflows to closure, and partner with Engineering on design reviews, manufacturability, and quality plans to prevent escapes. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field - 8+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related roles in a hardware production environment - 3+ years of experience leading teams or owning major cross-functional quality initiatives - Strong experience with inspection, NCR/MRB, CAPA, and RCA workflows - Ability to interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and CAD models - Experience working in high-complexity or high-reliability industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, electronics to PCBA level) - Excellent communication skills and ability to solely interface with customers and drive alignment across teams Desired Qualifications - Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems - Experience scaling or evolving a company’s quality systems in a startup or high-growth environment - Familiarity with IPC standards, metrology tools, and advanced quality methods (SPC, DOE, PFMEA, APQP) - Supplier quality experience including SCARs, FAI/PPAP, and vendor audits - Experience supporting regulated or mission-critical programs (space, defense, medical, etc.) EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCESSIBILITY AnySignal is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at careers@anysignal.com. We are committed to providing an accessible hiring process for all candidates. AnySignal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.