Altera · 2 days ago
Director, Quality Management Systems
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$179K/yr - $259K/yr
15+ years expAltera is a leader in programmable logic technology, enabling innovation across various markets. The Director of Quality Systems will be responsible for defining and sustaining Altera's global Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving operational excellence.
Enterprise SoftwareManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, development, and continuous improvement of Altera’s Quality Management System across global operations
Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, AS9100, and other relevant industry or customer-specific requirements
Own governance of quality system processes including document control, change management, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), internal audits, management reviews, and risk management
Drive audit readiness and serve as executive owner for external audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
Partner with engineering and operations leadership to embed quality systems throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through high-volume production
Establish and track quality system KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement
Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of quality systems professionals
Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
Interface with customers and key stakeholders on quality system expectations and compliance matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
15+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and Quality Systems within the semiconductor, electronics, or high-technology manufacturing industry
10+ years of experience working with enterprise-level Quality Management Systems and industry quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100)
8+ years of leadership experience managing and developing quality or quality systems teams
Demonstrated experience leading internal, external, and customer audits and driving successful audit outcomes
Proven track record of implementing and sustaining scalable quality systems in complex, global organizations
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or a related field
Experience supporting aerospace & defense, automotive, or safety-critical semiconductor products
Strong background in risk management, supplier quality systems, and operational excellence methodologies
Excellent executive communication, influencing, and cross-functional leadership skills
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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Funding
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Leadership Team
Raghib Hussain
Chief Executive Officer
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