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Rockford Fosgate · 3 weeks ago

Director of Global Quality

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Rockford Fosgate is a customer-focused provider of audio solutions, enhancing user experiences through innovative design and service. The Director of Global Quality will build and lead a global quality organization, overseeing quality management systems, assurance, and control while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Electronics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the company’s QEMS in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 / IATF16949:2016 and applicable standards

Ensure documented information and audit readiness across all processes and locations

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain certification requirements

Establish governance for risk-based thinking and process approach throughout the organization

Improve efficiency in processes, risk based thinking and continuous improvements

Develop and implement proactive quality strategies to prevent defects

Oversee APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch, and process audits for new product introductions

Manage internal QA team and mentor for career development and growth

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure robust design and process validation

Formally establish, implement and continually improve Rockford’s QEMS System

Interface with OE partners to align on quality expectations and compliance requirements

Establish process clearly detailing sustaining engineering requirements

Oversee inspection and testing activities for incoming materials, in-process checks, and final product audits

Manage SQE resources globally to ensure supplier quality alignment and compliance with OE and aftermarket requirements

Drive supplier development programs, including process audits and corrective actions

Implement and monitor reliability testing (R&R studies) and oversee Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Process Change Requests (PCR) for compliance

Ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory standards

Drive problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, CAPA, Kaizen, PDCA) for field and production issues

Act as the primary quality liaison with contract manufacturers and ODM partners

Establish and monitor KPIs for quality performance and report to senior leadership

Support continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma practices

Direct engineering design support and authority in processes such as DFMEA and PFMEA, control plans, incoming/in-process and final inspections

Establish and monitor staff career development metrics in order to build world-class quality team

Qualification

QEMSISO standardsSupplier quality managementQuality leadership experienceRegulatory complianceChange ManagementProblem-solving skillsExperience in audio/electronicsProduct developmentMandarinCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred

10+ years of experience in quality leadership roles within consumer electronics or automotive sectors

Deep knowledge of QEMS, ISO standards, PPAP, APQP, and supplier quality management

Proven experience managing global teams and external suppliers

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Experience with audio/electronics manufacturing

Familiarity with regulatory compliance and environmental standards (ISO 14001:2015)

Ability to travel internationally to Asia on a quarterly basis to oversee supplier quality and external resources

Understanding of product development processes, especially within hardware, software, and electronics

Experience in Change Management, ideally within the automotive, electronics manufacturing, or technology sectors or enterprise environment

Preferred

Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus

Knowledge of Documented Information, PLM, ERP, and quality management systems is highly beneficial

Benefits

Flexibility

Competitive pay

Affordable healthcare

A 401k match

A pathway for growth

Company

Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Fosgate markets and distributes purpose-built audio systems for mobile, marine, motorsports and motorcycle applications along with safety and security systems for mobile applications.

Founded in 1980

Tempe, Arizona, USA

51-200 employees