Director, Quality Assurance

Who We Are

Parenting isnt picture-perfect. Its messy hilarious exhausting and life-changing sometimes all before noon. Thats where we come in.

Founded in 2014 by our CEO Chelsea Hirschhorn Frida was built to make the raw reality of parenting a little easier to navigate (and a lot less overwhelming). It all started with one legendary snot-sucker the NoseFrida and has grown into a 200 product lineup that supports families through every stage: from fertility and postpartum recovery to baby care and beyond.

We dont shy away from the stuff no one else wants to talk about nipple pain diaper blowouts or the emotional rollercoaster that comes with keeping a tiny human alive. We call it like it is solve the problems that actually matter and build products that help parents feel seen supported and totally capable.

You can now find Frida products in 50 countries and thousands of stores across the U.S. from the biggest national retailers to your neighborhood grocery aisle.

Under Hirschhorns leadership Frida has become a category leader by challenging taboos championing honesty and supporting families at every stage of parenthood and beyond earning acclaim on TIMEs 100 Most Influential Companies TIME Best Inventions Fast Company Most Innovative Companies and Fast Company Brands That Matter. But the real win Knowing were helping parents everywhere feel a little more human and a little less alone.

How You Will Make an Impact

Frida is looking for a Director of Quality Assurance to join our Operations team and take the lead in ensuring that Fridas current and new products meet and exceed quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 13485 and FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820). The Manager of Quality Assurance will focus on establishing quality standards and metrics in support of the new product development pipeline as well as legacy products.

Responsibilities to include:

• QMS: Develop Implement and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 13485 FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820) and other applicable standards and regulations. Ensures process improvement activities remain in compliance.
• QC plans: Assist in developing sustainable quality control plans with detailed testing standards that can be implemented across all new product development projects on ongoing productions and enforced by suppliers. Incorporate quality plans inputs into design stage gates and facilitate understanding of testing and quality variables among designers engineers 3rd party inspectors and suppliers.
• QC Checklists: Create implement and continuously improve quality control checklists tailored to specific products processes and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with warehouse including 3PLs to establish quality procedures for incoming inspection nonconforming material preservation of product material and storage handling and production/process controls.
• CS: Interface with Customer Service to rectify quality complaints & facilitate CAPA processes. Communicate quality issues progress on CAPA actions and quality improvements to all relevant stakeholders within the company.
• User needs: Work closely with the cross-functional teams to understand user needs rooted in consumer insights and internal design standards so they are reflected in quality control standards.
• Testing: Coordinate testing with suppliers and 3rd party labs to ensure product performance meets consumer expectations and internal quality standards.
• Equipment: Maintain in-house calibration log up to date with equipment used for in-house design verification activities.
• Revising specs: Devise and review specifications for new and legacy products as they relate to quality testing standards integrate with compliance to ensure testing is performed.
• Audits: Prepare for and manage external audits and inspections from regulatory bodies and customers. Responsible for the internal quality audits program. Address findings and implement corrective actions.
• CAPA Management: Oversee the Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) process to identify root causes of non-conformances and ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Process: Drive quality improvement processes to identify and address high return rates on products and/or underperformance (for example low star ratings)
• Supplier Quality Management: Evaluate and monitor suppliers to ensure they meet the companys quality standards. This includes conducting supplier audits and managing supplier non-conformances.
• Team Management: Lead mentor and develop the quality team to ensure alignment with company goals regulatory requirements and continuous improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and proactive problem-solving within the team.
• Provides subject matter expertise in quality engineering such as: risk management and risk assessments design verification equipment qualification process validation design transfer configuration management and change control.
• Training: Develop and implement training programs and ensure employees are kept up to date with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) regulatory requirements and company policies
• Other projects as assigned

What You Will Need

• 8-10 years experience in consumer products (preferred) Quality Compliance or related fields.
• Has hands-on experience developing implementing and upgrading a quality management system tailored to the companys business model Must have a full understanding of the relevant regulations and requirements and how best to infuse the company culture of the criticality of implementing policies competently and consistently
• Understanding of testing methods and some regulatory compliance (UL/ETL FDA ROHS Prop65 etc.)
• Experience crafting quality plans that Include: DFMEAs Control Plans Testing procedures and AQLs
• A keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• Experience working directly with material and component vendors/suppliers and commodities (PCBAs metals plastics cables) is preferred.
• Can navigate fluidly from strategic to tactical work has highly developed multi-tasking and prioritization skills is results-oriented with a strong self-motivation to move quickly to address opportunities thoroughly while meeting tight deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word Access Visio and documentation control software (preferably Aras PLM) material management software and statistical application software
• Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to speak effectively with clients vendors management staff and employees of organization
• Excellent project management skills to develop quality objectives manage overall quality plans corrective and preventative actions process improvement and auditing timelines.
  

Who You Will Work With

Frida is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Senior Manager Quality Assurance you will work closely with our Operations Product Development Fulfillment Warehouse and Customer Experience teams.

Why You Will Love Working at Frida

• Robust health benefits including:
• Comprehensive medical vision and dental plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• FSA & HSA
• 401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days federal holidays sick/wellness days and a birthday floater.
• Flexible paid pregnancy and parental leave.
• Weekly wellness programming designed to maximize personal time and minimize time spent investing in personal care outside of work hours. This includes a variety of programming such as in-office manicures & pedicures blowouts massages and carwash services.
• Dog friendly office - feel free to bring your best buddy with you to work!
• Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Company-wide events & outings. Team engagement is at the center of our culture. This ranges from small department-specific teambuilding or informal outings to our annual Fam Jam family carnival that celebrates the people in your life who support you in bringing your best self to work each day. We also host an annual Day of Service to support our local Miami community and provide a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year that support our mission to serve parents and children.
• Exclusive employee product discounts.

EEO

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