Unusual Machines · 5 hours ago
Director of Quality
Orlando, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveUnusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. As the Director of Quality, you will build and lead the quality function, establishing systems and processes to ensure product quality across multiple facilities in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
AerospaceDrone ManagementDronesMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and oversee all incoming and outgoing quality across facilities
Design and implement quality systems and workflows from receipt of materials through shipment of finished goods
Establish consistent quality processes across warehouses, factories, and production sites
Lead and direct Incoming Quality personnel and quality resources across locations
Partner closely with Supply Chain on incoming material quality and supplier issues
Collaborate with Manufacturing on outgoing product quality and yield performance
Advise on in-line quality processes and improvements (without direct ownership of in-line inspection)
Define how quality data is captured, tracked, and reported using MES or other quality systems
Act as the central point of contact for quality across the organization
Build and launch a company-wide Quality Management System (QMS)
Establish quality standards, procedures, and documentation across facilities
Hire, develop, and lead the Quality team
Define inspection criteria, acceptance standards, and escalation paths
Create processes for supplier quality, incoming inspection, and outgoing product quality
Develop yield analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to support continuous improvement
Prepare the organization for future compliance, certifications, and audits (ISO, TQM, Six Sigma–aligned practices)
Create reporting and KPIs to measure product quality and system effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Senior-level experience in Quality leadership within manufacturing or electronics environments
Proven experience building a quality program or department from the ground up
Strong understanding of quality systems, process control, and continuous improvement
Experience managing and scaling teams in startup or high-growth environments
Ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority
Hands-on mindset with the ability to move between strategy and execution
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, government, or defense-adjacent industries
Familiarity with ISO standards, TQM, and/or Six Sigma methodologies
Experience supporting electronics manufacturing environments
Experience working with MES or digital quality systems
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee product discounts
Company
Unusual Machines
Unusual Machines is a drone technology developer that designs and manufactures ultra-low latency video goggles for drone pilots.
Founded in 2019
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$164.87M2025-10-01Post Ipo Equity· $72.14M
2025-07-14Post Ipo Equity· $48.5M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $40M
Leadership Team
Allan Evans
Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Camden
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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