Atomic Machines · 7 hours ago
Quality Manager
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAtomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its innovative Matter Compiler™ technology. The Quality Manager will lead the establishment of world-class quality processes for the AMP manufacturing platform, ensuring product performance, manufacturability, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the company's QMS, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant certifications
Hiring, managing, and developing a Quality Engineering team
Assist in defining the quality vision, objectives, roadmap, and metrics, aligning them with business goals
Establish and maintain the QMS for all of Atomic Machines, encompassing both product devices and the AMP manufacturing platform, including the feedback loop
Champion "Quality at the Source" in manufacturing, designing processes to minimize rework, escapes, and variation
Implement in-process and end-of-line inspection methods, test coverage, and statistical process control (SPC)
Build systems to monitor yield, scrap, and rework trends, and lead improvement initiatives
Establish processes for incoming and outgoing inspection and test, and oversee the management of non-conforming materials
Lead efforts to improve the overall equipment effectiveness of the AMP platform to meet internal targets
Perform regular audits of AMP manufacturing facilities to ensure consistent operations and adherence to quality standards
Engage on customer quality concerns, leading structured issue resolution (e.g., 8D, RCA, FMEA)
Drive customer complaint resolution processes, product recall decision-making, and communication protocols
Interface with customers directly, presenting RCCA, action plans, and answering
Establish and maintain quality KPIs/dashboards across development, manufacturing, and field performance (e.g., yield, DPPM, escapes, audit findings, reliability)
Set up regular quality reviews with cross-functional teams to provide transparency into trends, risks, and mitigation plans
Build and manage internal audit and continuous improvement programs
Establish and monitor quality metrics for AMP and the devices it will produce
Track recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Develop and implement a feedback mechanism from the device to the AMP
Collaborate with Operations teams to establish and monitor performance metrics, ensuring that actions are taken to improve performance
Lead Atomic Machines through all relevant third-party certifications, such as UL and ISO
Help recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing quality and reliability team
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, product, and customer service teams to embed quality discipline
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Establish Product Quality Plans (PQPs) for all new products with input from the Devices team
Participate in design reviews at each project milestone and act as a required approver for all design gates
Qualification
Required
6-10+ years in progressive quality roles with experience leading teams of 2 or more is a bonus
Demonstrated expertise in the development, deployment, and scaling of Quality Management System (QMS) frameworks such as ISO 9001, from early-stage startups through growth. Experience leading ISO audits and maintaining certification is required
Deep experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, including FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, and statistical tools for failure analysis and prevention, with a particular focus on sustaining corrective actions and driving them back to the source
Proven success in establishing quality processes that scale from Research and Development (R&D) and New Product Introduction (NPI) through volume manufacturing
Hands-on experience with supplier qualification, audits, incoming inspection protocols, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and supplier scorecard systems
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and their impact on quality, manufacturability, and yield at scale
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; adept at driving closed-loop quality feedback into engineering and operations
Strong execution skills and the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong emphasis on documentation quality and the ability to drive clear reporting of quality metrics and decisions
Creative, autonomous, and resilient in ambiguous situations; demonstrates strong initiative and the ability to deliver tangible progress amid change
A first-principles mindset—questioning assumptions, reframing problems from the ground up, and approaching challenges with foundational understanding rather than relying solely on precedent
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field is required
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Company
Atomic Machines
Atomic Machines are into MEMS micro- and nano-fabrication.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-02-15Seed
2020-04-01Seed
Leadership Team
Jeff Holden
Founder & CEO
Terry Sauer
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