LIGHT Helmets · 2 months ago
Quality Manager/ Lab Technician
LIGHT Helmets is a cutting-edge football helmet manufacturer located in Carlsbad. They are seeking a Quality Manager to oversee all quality-related aspects of their products, manage vendor quality control procedures, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Responsibilities
Manage all quality-related aspects of our products
Oversee lot acceptance and inventory management
Develop inspection standard operating procedures (SOPs) and acceptance criteria
Monitor and ensure paint quality standards
Manage vendor quality control procedures
Ensure product compliance with internal and external standards
Oversee internal quality systems
Maintain and update the quality management system to ensure compliance with the SEI Program Manual
Lead SEI audit preparations and communications with the auditor
Coordinate NOCSAE testing (initial and annual)
Schedule testing and collaborate with production to build helmets for quality testing
Manage in-house lab testing of products
Perform routine maintenance and calibration of lab equipment
Train lab technicians on helmet and component testing procedures
Archive and manage testing data
Train staff on quality inspection protocols
Ensure ongoing compliance through regular training
Handle documentation and reporting related to quality processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience managing Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
Preferred
ISO 9001 certification
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership plan after 12 months of contiguous employment
Target Bonus 5-10% of base tied to predetermined KPIs related to defect, costs, etc.
Company
LIGHT Helmets
Light Helmets is the manufacturer of helmets for sports-related fields.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-07-25
2025-06-09
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