Associate Director, Supplier Quality

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a robust supplier quality management program to ensure all sourced materials and components meet stringent quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements
• Establish and maintain supplier selection, development, and monitoring programs, including implementing incoming material review and CAPA processes
• Define and track key performance indicators for supplier quality, conduct risk assessments for critical suppliers, and develop contingency strategies for supply chain disruptions

This role helps reshape the future of iron production by ensuring supplier quality, which supports Electra's mission to transform heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world through cutting-edge technology and innovation.

Required qualifications:

• 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
• 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

Compensation and benefits:

• Anticipated starting pay range: $125,000-$150,000
• 100% paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Reasonable use PTO
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions vesting 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options

Electra is transforming one of the world's oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach, redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world and recognized by Time as one of the 'best Inventions of 2024'.