16 Best director of manufacturing jobs in Fremont, CA (Hiring Now!)

Director of Quality
Nevados —Oakland, CA
Discussions with Hiring Managers: In-depth calls with hiring managers/team members to assess your technical skills and fit. 3+ years in a supervisory role.
$130,000 - $180,000 a year
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Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Mizuho OSI —Union City, CA
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field. Collaborate with other Mizuho engineers on electro-mechanical designs,…
$161,810.60 - $231,158.00 a year
Director Quality Assurance
Abbott Laboratories —Pleasanton, CA
The Director of Quality Assurance leads management team and technical staff of multiple groups/functions within business unit/product specific division Quality…
$186,300 - $372,700 a year
Associate Director Quality/QP Europe– Qualified Person
Cytokinetics —South San Francisco, CA
Provide guidance on issues concerning QP certification. Reporting to the Head of Quality Europe/QP, the Associate Director/QP at Cytokinetics will oversee and…
Estimated: $125K - $158K a year
Director, SAP Architect - Industrial Manufacturing
KPMG —San Jose, CA
Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. KPMG does not currently require partners or employees…
Estimated: $178K - $225K a year
Director Of Operations
Naprotek, LLC —San Jose, CA
8+ years progressive manufacturing operations, leadership and strategy experience in low to medium volume manufacturing environments; demonstrated working…
Estimated: $150K - $190K a year
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Director, Test & Manufacturing Automation
Aeva —Mountain View, CA
Additional responsibilities include driving manufacturing engineering and automation for all assembly and test stations.
$195,600 - $264,700 a year
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Process Engineer Director (E6)
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
Demonstrates broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field. Yes, 10% of the Time.
$180,000 - $247,500 a year
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Director, Process Engineer
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
Manages unusually complex, practical applications of scientific theory and processes in the development and ongoing technical management of the unit's products.
$184,000 - $253,000 a year
Director, Operations
Thermo Fisher Scientific —San Jose, CA
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus. In this role, you will be responsible for driving a culture…
$203,000 - $261,900 a year
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Director IT, Manufacturing
Intuitive Surgical —Sunnyvale, CA
Partner with business and finance teams to develop budgets, ROI assessments, and success metrics to prioritize initiatives. Travel: 10% of the time.
$173,400 - $306,000 a year
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Product Quality & Regulatory Director
Face Reality Skincare —Danville, CA
Process Development & Improvement: Build on existing QA and QC processes, review specifications, set up appropriate testing and collaboration protocols, and…
$160,000 - $180,000 a year
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Senior Director, Quality Operations
Alector —South San Francisco, CA
The successful candidate will lead a team of quality professionals to ensure continuous product supply through event management (Deviations, Change Control,…
$236,000 - $256,000 a year
9d
Associate Director, Clinical Quality
Revolution Medicines —Redwood City, CA
Provide risk-based quality oversight for clinical trial activities and perform routine clinical vendor assessments.
$160,000 - $200,000 a year
12d
Associate Director, Quality Assurance
CSBio —Menlo Park, CA
Work with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Validation to establish, develop, communicate, and maintain a validation assessment plan for all GXP…
Estimated: $122K - $154K a year
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10d
Sr. Director Quality Engineering
Intuitive Surgical —Sunnyvale, CA
Working knowledge of quality tools: measurement repeatability systems, process control tools (Statistical Process Control). Travel: 10% of the time.
$208,100 - $367,200 a year
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Director of Quality

Nevados - Oakland, CA

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Job Details

Full-time $130,000 - $180,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Unlimited paid time off
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

ISO 14001
Oracle
Engineering
ERP systems
NetSuite
Renewable energy
Quality management
ISO 9001
Microsoft Office
3 years
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Product management
Computer skills
Manufacturing
Senior level
Leadership
Communication skills
Solar energy
Product lifecycle management

Full Job Description

Company Overview

Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all-terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility-scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach.

Position Overview

Nevados is seeking an experienced Quality leader to be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quality programs to ensure production of high-quality solar tracking systems that meet all engineering requirements. This role is focused on building and maintaining quality standards, conducting inspections, leading quality improvement activates, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process excellence. This person is a self-starter that can manage time effectively and meet the expectations of KPI’s.

Location: Hybrid/Remote–Expectation to be in the Oakland HQ with requirements for travel with on-site meetings at suppliers & customers as needed. Travel expected ~10%. Ideal candidates are self-starters who are able to direct and manage their time wisely.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Hands on approach to quality
Create and manage Key Initiatives and Key Performance Indicators that will drive Quality excellence.
Expand and maintain Quality Management Systems spanning our entire supply chain that includes cast and formed metal parts, injection molded parts, solar modules, and custom electronics assemblies.
Create and manage quality standards for solar tracking system manufacturing processes.
Oversee quality control processes, material inspection, in-process inspections, and final product including management of 3rd party inspectors
Develop and maintain quality assurance document to prevent defects, deviations, and non-conformities
Manage supplier quality auditing and new supplier quality onboarding.
Contribute to NPI process with engineering team to design for Quality.
Create comprehensive documentation of quality processes, procedures, and records.
Be able to travel visit installation sites and audit suppliers
Manage 8D process
Build a quality team to support supply chain and engineering teams
Create and maintain quality documentation such as: FAI, CAPA Process & Form, CAPA Form, QC inspection Process, Supplier Non-conformance management, Document Control, PQPs, and Quality Standards for manufacturing
Recommend and implement size/scale-appropriate QMS tools such as dashboards, QMS software etc.

The role is not limited to these activities and opportunities will arise to take on additional responsibilities. The individual will work collaboratively with the supply chain team, field and construction teams, engineering, sales, leadership, customers and Nevados suppliers.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
5 years of experience in quality management, preferably in the solar industry or a related field
Knowledge of quality management systems and relevant standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
Extensive experience with Supplier Audits
Experience in Solar or renewable energy industry is a major plus
3+ years in a supervisory role.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Implementation or admin of TQM software (e.g. Arena)
Technical proficiency in quality related to:
metal manufacturing processes including weldments, roll-forming, progressive die forming, diecasting etc.
Injection-molded plastics
Electronics manufacturing

Required Qualifications:

Troubleshooting expertise with ability to systematically approach issues, diagnose and correct
Applied experience with manufacturing and testing practices
Ability to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines with minimal or no supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process and documentation oriented
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as outside customers and vendors
Leadership and team skills (ability to build and maintain cross-functional and cross-regional relationships)
Strategic focus, with ability to convert strategy into executable plans and drive results.
Planning, organizing, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication skills
Computer and Microsoft Suite proficiency
Netsuite or Oracle ERP is a plus
Arena PLM/QMS or similar

Actual base salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits & Total Compensation Package

Nevados offers competitive base salary, bonus, and equity commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full time employees are provided medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and unlimited PTO, with additional benefit offerings as we continue to grow.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Unless otherwise explicitly stated as a requirement of the role, candidates must be willing to travel at least 10-20% of the time for company off-sites, conferences, trade shows, site visits, and other potential events as needed.

Don't meet every qualification listed in the job posting above? Apply anyways! Nevados is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a more inclusive ecosystem that integrates women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups into the cleantech sector and the overall tech industry. We strongly encourage applications from qualified individuals and members of underrepresented groups, even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly. You might be a fit for this role or another open position.

Interview Process

At Nevados, our interview process is designed to be comprehensive and thorough to ensure the best fit for both the candidate and our team. It typically entails 3-5 conversations over the course of 3-4 weeks. This timeline and format may vary based on the role as well as availability of team members and the candidate. The process is subject to change at any time.

Phone Screen: An initial call with Recruiting to discuss your background, expectations, and interest in the role.

Discussions with Hiring Managers: In-depth calls with hiring managers/team members to assess your technical skills and fit.

Cross Functional Team Member Interviews: Meetings to gauge team dynamics and working style.

Executive Leadership Conversations: Discussions with our executive team to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals and vision.

Professional Reference Checks: The final step before an offer involves contacting your provided professional references to verify your qualifications and past performance.

We look forward to getting to know you better and exploring the possibility of you joining our team!

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director of manufacturing jobs in Fremont, CA

Director of Quality

Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Director Quality Assurance

Associate Director Quality/QP Europe– Qualified Person

Director, SAP Architect - Industrial Manufacturing

Director Of Operations

Director, Test & Manufacturing Automation

Process Engineer Director (E6)

Director, Process Engineer

Director, Operations

Director IT, Manufacturing

Product Quality & Regulatory Director

Senior Director, Quality Operations

Associate Director, Clinical Quality

Associate Director, Quality Assurance

Sr. Director Quality Engineering

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