Electra · 12 hours ago
Associate Director, Supplier Quality
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
12+ years expElectra is transforming the heavy industry with innovative technology and is seeking an Associate Director of Supplier Quality. This role is responsible for developing and leading a supplier quality management program to ensure that sourced materials meet quality standards and compliance with regulations.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Define and execute the supplier quality vision aligned with organizational goals
Develop long-term strategies for supplier performance improvement and risk mitigation
Establish and maintain robust supplier selection, development, and monitoring programs
Implement incoming material review and CAPA processes
Drive supplier-owned quality programs to ensure that received materials consistently meet specifications
Establish a traceability process for supplied materials to enable root cause analysis
Establish supplier quality systems consistent with ISO 9001 or similar standards
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specifications
Aid in identifying and troubleshooting process breakdowns and opportunities to address any systemic issues
Partner with Procurement, Technology, and Operations teams to align supplier quality objectives
Support R&D by ensuring suppliers understand specifications and maintain conformance to quality requirements while ramping to volume
Provide training and support to employees on quality and process improvement matters
Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality
Develop and present reporting and insights into supplier quality performance and risk
Conduct risk assessments for critical suppliers and implement mitigation plans
Develop contingency strategies for supply chain disruptions related to quality issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field
12+ years of experience in supplier quality within a manufacturing or industrial environment
5+ years in a leadership role, with direct responsibility for managing team performance, coaching and development, and accountability for results
Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE)
Expertise in ISO 9001, PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, and related quality tools
Experience developing and administering a QMS
Advanced understanding of the functional area (Supplier Quality) and a strong understanding of the broader company, competitive environment, and industry best practices
Proven ability to lead teams, influence across functions, and play a leading role in managing supplier quality programs with strategic suppliers
Experience developing and implementing supplier scorecards, performance dashboards, and quality improvement roadmaps
Ability to evaluate technical supplier capabilities and approve or disqualify vendors based on data-driven criteria
Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and negotiate with suppliers
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, lead through ambiguity, and drive alignment across multiple functions
Strong cross-functional partnership with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment on quality and supply continuity
Benefits
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
Reasonable use PTO
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave
401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options
Company
Electra
Electra is a a clean iron company that uses a low-temperature, electrochemical-hydrometallurgical system to refine iron ore.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$349.51MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy CatalystBloombergNEFNucor Corporation
2025-10-21Grant· $50M
2025-04-24Series B· $186M
2023-04-17Grant
Leadership Team
Sandeep Nijhawan
CEO and Co-founder
Dan Steingart
Advisor/Chief Scientist
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