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TestEquity LLC · 11 hours ago

VP - Quality

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

TestEquity LLC is seeking a Vice President of Quality to lead the enterprise-wide Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance functions across all electronic manufacturing operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with ISO standards and FDA regulations while promoting a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement.

ElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company’s quality and compliance strategy aligned with business objectives, growth initiatives, and customer expectations in the electronic manufacturing sector

Serve as the executive authority on quality, regulatory, FDA, and SOX-related matters

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Quality, Regulatory, Supplier Quality, and Compliance organization

Promote a proactive quality culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement

Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with applicable standards, including but not limited to: ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems), ISO 13485 (for electronic products or components used in medical devices, as applicable)

Ensure successful ISO certification, surveillance, and recertification audits across all manufacturing and support locations

Establish governance over document control, change management, training, and record retention systems

Lead Management Review processes and ensure effective Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) programs

Ensure quality is embedded across all electronic manufacturing processes, including: PCB assembly (SMT, through-hole), Cable and harness assembly, Box build and system integration, ESD control and electrostatic discharge prevention

Oversee process validation, control plans, PFMEA, SPC, and reliability testing

Partner with Engineering on NPI, design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for quality (DFQ)

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal defects, field failures, and customer returns

Lead supplier quality strategy, including supplier qualification, auditing, scorecards, and continuous improvement

Ensure suppliers meet ISO, FDA, and customer-specific quality and regulatory requirements

Serve as the executive point of contact for key customer quality escalations and audits

Drive reduction in cost of poor quality (COPQ), scrap, rework, and warranty exposure

Define and track enterprise quality KPIs, including yield, defect rates, audit findings, customer complaints, and cost of quality

Lead risk-based assessments related to product quality, regulatory exposure, and operational compliance

Provide regular quality and compliance reporting to executive leadership and, as required, the Board of Directors

Directly and indirectly responsible for product quality

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ISO complianceFDA regulationsQuality Management SystemsElectronic manufacturingLean Six SigmaASQ certificationsExecutive communicationData-driven decision makingStakeholder managementLeadership through changeProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field required

12+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in electronic manufacturing or EMS environments

5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director, Senior Director, or VP)

Demonstrated experience leading ISO-certified and FDA-regulated Quality Management Systems

Deep expertise in ISO, FDA QSR, and SOX compliance frameworks

Strong understanding of electronic manufacturing processes and quality risks

Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills

Data-driven decision making and advanced problem-solving capabilities

Ability to lead through change in fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environments

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas