Altera · 4 days ago
Director of Quality Management Systems/ADG (Aerospace, Defense, and Government)
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$179K/yr - $259K/yr
15+ years expAltera is a leading supplier of programmable hardware, software, and development tools that empower designers of electronic systems to innovate. The Director of Quality Management System (QMS) / ADG will lead Altera’s global quality strategy for the Aerospace, Defense, and Government segment, establishing and maintaining world-class quality systems that meet stringent regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Lead Altera’s enterprise-wide Quality Management System (QMS) strategy, governance, and continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring compliance to AS9100 and other relevant ADG standards
Drive quality excellence across design, development, manufacturing, supplier management, and customer support functions for products serving the Aerospace, Defense, and Government markets
Serve as Altera’s subject matter expert (SME) for ADG compliance and certification, ensuring readiness for customer and regulatory audits, product traceability, and security controls
Establish and maintain robust processes for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), internal audits, risk management, and supplier quality performance
Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams to embed quality and reliability into FPGA, SoC, and system-level design from early development through production release
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Legal, and Security teams to ensure compliance with DoD, NASA, and ITAR/EAR quality and export control requirements
Represent Altera in ADG customer engagements, government programs, and industry forums, reinforcing Altera’s reputation as a trusted, compliant technology partner
Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of proactive quality and continuous improvement
Monitor and interpret emerging ADG regulations and standards, translating them into actionable strategies for Altera’s business units
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Quality, Reliability, or Operations, with at least 7 years in the Aerospace, Defense, or Government sector
Proven track record managing AS9100, ISO 9001, and NIST 800-171 compliant systems
Demonstrated success leading QMS and certification programs in semiconductor or advanced electronics manufacturing environments
Deep understanding of design assurance, supplier quality, and product reliability in mission-critical systems
Experience engaging with U.S. Government agencies, defense primes, and ADG customers
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across global and cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience implementing or overseeing ITAR, DFARS, or CMMC compliance frameworks
Familiarity with automated quality data systems, digital QMS tools, and analytics platforms
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent certification
Company
Altera
Altera provides programmable logic devices and design software for various applications. It is a sub-organization of Intel.
1001-5000 employees
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Raghib Hussain
Chief Executive Officer
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