Quality Program Leader (Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Wilton, Connecticut, United States; up to 10% annual travel within the US and internationally.

Salary: $0–$0 base annual salary range stated in the posting.

Company

hirify.global develops and services advanced lithography machines used by leading chipmakers to produce smaller, more powerful and energy-efficient microchips.

What you will do

• Lead quality direction, governance and performance across the Wilton Factory.
• Own and continuously improve the factory Quality Management System and audit-readiness program.
• Develop and execute quality strategy aligned with business, customer, supplier and global quality priorities.
• Lead defect reduction, escape prevention, process capability, yield and corrective-action improvement initiatives.
• Drive SPC deployment, Six Sigma improvement, structured problem solving and lessons-learned sustainment.
• Lead, coach and performance-manage a quality team while aligning Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality and Customer Support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical, Quality, Mechatronics or a related scientific or technical field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, manufacturing or operational excellence in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional quality priorities.
• Experience with factory-wide quality strategy, governance, Quality Management System ownership, audit readiness and measurable improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma, quality systems, audit management and structured problem solving.
• Fluent English and legal authorization to access United States-controlled technology are required before starting the role.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• ASQ CQE or CMQ/OE certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, creative and dynamic work environment with cross-functional interaction.
• Flexibility and trust in how work is approached, with opportunities to contribute unique perspectives.
• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan, monthly vacation accrual and 13 paid holidays.
• Potential exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.