Director of Quality

About the role

DustPhotonics, a leading developer of silicon photonics solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Director of Quality. You will own and continuously improve the company‑wide Quality Management System (QMS) and embed a quality‑first culture across product development, manufacturing, supplier management, and customer support.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the QMS, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.
• Develop, implement, and update quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead internal and external audits, drive timely closure of findings, and manage management reviews.
• Integrate quality methodologies into product development, partnering with R&D and engineering on Design for Quality (DfQ), risk assessments, FMEA, and product qualification.
• Define inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and process controls for manufacturing; monitor yield, reliability, and field performance.
• Conduct root‑cause investigations using 8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone, and drive CAPA initiatives.
• Establish supplier qualification processes, perform supplier audits, and manage corrective actions.
• Handle customer quality issues, complaints, and field investigations; support customer audits.
• Promote a company‑wide quality culture through training and continuous‑improvement programs.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Quality Director or senior quality leader in a high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ability to lead compliance efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to embed quality practices across product development, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to influence cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 quality management system implementation
• Design for Quality (DfQ) methodology
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• 8D problem‑solving, 5‑Why, Fishbone analysis
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) management
• Root‑cause analysis
• Supplier qualification and audit processes
• Quality audit execution and reporting