Giga Energy · 3 weeks ago
Head of Quality
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expGiga Energy builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world and is seeking a Head of Quality to lead their quality organization. The role involves managing quality across multiple contract manufacturers and implementing robust quality management systems as the company scales towards an IPO.
Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Management
Responsibilities
Build and lead the quality organization from current state to world-class, IPO-ready function
Manage quality operations across contract manufacturers in China and Mexico at scale
Develop and implement quality management systems across three distinct product lines: switchboards, transformers, and modular data centers
Establish quality standards, inspection protocols, and acceptance criteria for each product category
Lead and develop quality teams based in China and Mexico; hire overseas counterparts as needed
Create supplier quality programs including audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Implement data-driven quality metrics and reporting systems to track performance across all manufacturing partners
Partner with Product Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to design quality into products from inception
Manage non-conformance issues, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) processes
Build documentation systems for quality records, certifications, and compliance requirements
Establish testing and validation protocols for new products and manufacturing processes
Drive cost of quality improvements while maintaining or improving defect rates
Prepare quality function for public company scrutiny including audit readiness and compliance frameworks
Travel frequently to manufacturing sites to conduct audits, resolve issues, and build manufacturer relationships
Qualification
Required
10+ years of quality management experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles
Proven experience managing quality at scale across contract manufacturers (not just in-house manufacturing)
Deep expertise in quality systems for electrical equipment, power infrastructure, or similar industrial products
Experience managing quality across multiple product lines simultaneously
Track record building quality organizations from early stage to mature operations
Strong understanding of quality management systems (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
Experience leading and developing quality teams, including international teams
Comfortable with up to 50% international travel, primarily to China and Mexico
Ability to work directly with contract manufacturers and drive accountability
Strong problem-solving skills with data-driven approach to quality improvement
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field
Fluency in quality tools: FMEA, control plans, inspection planning, statistical process control
Preferred
Startup or high-growth company experience combined with contract manufacturing background
Experience with transformers, switchboards, or data center infrastructure
Quality management in China and Mexico manufacturing ecosystems specifically
Certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), or CQM (Certified Quality Manager)
Experience preparing quality functions for IPO or audit readiness
Background in both hardware manufacturing and modular/portable infrastructure
Mandarin or Spanish language skills
Experience implementing quality systems for companies scaling 3-5x in short timeframes
Benefits
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Significant equity in a profitable, IPO-bound company
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
FSA/HSA options
Commuter benefits
Monthly team onsites across all offices
Company
Giga Energy
Energy Infrastructure to Power the Modern World
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
Magic Internet MoneyTen31
2022-03-01Seed· $2.3M
2021-08-01Pre Seed· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Brent Whitehead
Co-Founder
Recent News
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