Senior Director, Manufacturing Quality Engineering

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$169,800–$355,400 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $263k
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TL;DR · Senior Director, Manufacturing Quality Engineering

The Senior Director, Manufacturing Quality Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the organization’s quality strategy across all manufacturing operations. This leader oversees quality systems, supplier quality, and manufacturing engineering teams while partnering with design, regulatory, and executive leadership to align performance with business objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include driving process controls, validation protocols, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to mitigate supply chain risks. The role focuses on continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects and improve product reliability. Key technical competencies include expertise in SPC, FMEA, MSA, and DOE, alongside experience with IQC/OQC and new product introductions. This position addresses the critical challenge of ensuring products meet high standards of quality, reliability, and compliance within a complex, regulated manufacturing environment through data-driven decision-making and robust risk assessment.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive manufacturing quality strategy aligned with corporate goals.
  • Establish robust process controls, validation protocols, and inspection systems across all manufacturing sites.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues.
  • Manage supplier quality by mitigating supply chain risks and ensuring vendor compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects.
  • Monitor quality performance through the establishment of KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems.
  • Manage customer complaints, returns, and warranty issues while analyzing field performance data.
  • Support new product introductions (NPI) with rigorous quality planning and risk assessments like FMEA.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related technical field; master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • 12–15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing quality.
  • At least 5+ years of experience in senior leadership roles.
  • Experience leading quality functions across multiple sites or global operations.
  • Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies including Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, FMEA, MSA, and DOE.
  • Experience with supplier quality, auditing, and process validation.
  • Relevant certifications such as ASQ CQE, CMQ/OE, or Six Sigma Black Belt/Master Black Belt.
  • Ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and influence at the executive level.

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