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Company AnySignal is a startup whose mission is to usher in the next generation of RF products and services. For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with world-class performance that is easy to deploy, monitor, purchase, and upgrade. Our team has a diverse range of backgrounds spanning cloud computing, artificial intelligence, communications and sensing, embedded systems, and more. Role Summary We are seeking a Head of Quality to build and lead AnySignal’s quality function across development and production. This role combines hands-on ownership of inspection and quality execution with strategic leadership to scale our quality systems, team, and culture. You will be responsible for ensuring product reliability and compliance from early design through manufacturing and test, while evolving our Quality Management System (QMS) into a scalable, high-impact system. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to improve yield, prevent escapes, and enable mission success. RESPONSIBILITIES QUALITY LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY - Build, lead, and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Specialists, and Inspectors - Define and execute the company’s quality strategy across the full product lifecycle (design → manufacturing → integration & test) - Establish quality standards, metrics, and operating rhythms that scale with company growth - Drive a culture of quality grounded in first principles, simplicity, and continuous improvement INSPECTION & MANUFACTURING QUALITY - Own incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes for parts and assemblies - Oversee inspection workflows, prioritization, and efficiency across production - Ensure inspection methods, tooling, and metrology systems are robust, calibrated, and scalable - Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve yield and reduce rework NONCONFORMANCE & CORRECTIVE ACTION - Lead MRB processes including disposition, containment, and documentation - Own NCR/CAPA/RCA workflows end-to-end, ensuring timely closure and effectiveness - Identify systemic root causes and drive corrective actions across teams and work centers QUALITY SYSTEMS (QMS) - Own and evolve the company’s QMS (ISO 9001 / AS9100 aligned) across all operations - Ensure processes are compliant while remaining practical and scalable for a fast-moving hardware environment - Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and standard work instructions - Support internal, supplier, and external audits PRODUCT & PROCESS QUALITY - Partner with Engineering to review designs, identify risks, and improve manufacturability and testability early - Oversee development of quality plans including key characteristics, inspection strategies, and validation approaches - Ensure alignment across design, manufacturing, and supply chain to prevent quality escapes SUPPLIER & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL QUALITY - Partner with Supply Chain on supplier quality, including incoming inspection, supplier corrective actions, and qualification processes - Establish strong collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement - Lead quality-related communication and alignment across the organization METRICS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - Define and track key quality metrics (yield, escapes, nonconformances, reliability trends) - Drive data-informed improvements across production and development - Implement and scale continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, SPC, DOE, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field - 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related roles in a hardware production environment - 3+ years of experience leading teams or owning major cross-functional quality initiatives - Strong experience with inspection, NCR/MRB, CAPA, and RCA workflows - Ability to interpret tech