Head of Quality

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 AnySignals 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 companys 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 companys 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

• Bachelors 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 technical drawings GD&T and CAD models

• Experience working in high-complexity or high-reliability industries (e.g. aerospace defense electronics)

• Excellent communication skills and ability to drive alignment across teams

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems

• Experience scaling or evolving a companys quality systems in a startup or high-growth environment

• Familiarity with IPC standards metrology tools and advanced quality methods (SPC DOE PFMEA APQP)

• Supplier quality experience including SCARs FAI/PPAP and vendor audits

• Experience supporting regulated or mission-critical programs (space defense medical etc.)

Export Control Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR applicants must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

AnySignal is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees feel respected supported and able to contribute fully. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including women veterans individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented communities.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process please contact us in confidence at . We are committed to ensuring equal access for all applicants.

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