Quality Manager

Who we are:

Electra is reinventing iron production to tackle the nearly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced from iron and steelmaking. Its patented process uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform a variety of grades of iron ore into environmentally responsible pure iron at scale. By maximizing the value of Earth’s resources and minimizing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, Electra is forging a green future from the ground up. With a collaborative culture and passion for disrupting the status quo, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the opportunity to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

What you will do:

The Quality Manager at Electra will play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence across dimensional metrology, chemical testing, and the development of a robust Quality Management System (QMS). This position involves managing statistical process controls to optimize production efficiency and product reliability. The Quality Manager will also be responsible for crafting corporate quality strategies, implementing document control systems, and fostering continuous improvement initiatives. By integrating precise measurement techniques and rigorous testing protocols, this role ensures compliance with industry standards while driving innovation and operational excellence.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of quality engineers and technicians, setting a high standard for technical execution and professional development.
• Establish and maintain quality requirements for raw materials and components/sub-assemblies for use in electrochemical and hydrometallurgical systems.
• Drive inspection method development and validation for qualification and incoming quality testing, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Develop and deploy inspection procedures, evaluate nonconformance reports, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. 
• Collaborate with product design, process engineering, and development teams to integrate quality standards into early-stage designs using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and associated Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) methods.
• Represent Quality in cross-functional reviews, including Engineering Change Requests/Notifications (ECR/ECNs) and Design of Experiment (DOE) procedures.
• Drive collaboration with multiple departments and stakeholders to grow and improve the organization’s quality management practices.
• Manage supplier quality processes, including Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and vendor performance metrics.
• Own the implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems aligned with ISO 9001 and similar quality management standards.
• Lead statistical process control (SPC) initiatives to enhance process capability and product performance.
• Define, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership, communicating trends, insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance, while building a culture of quality and accountability across the organization.
• Remain up-to-date with industry standards and implement best practices as applicable 
• Create, maintain, and implement document and record control policies to meet stakeholder requirements. 
• Develop a scalable strategic growth plan including a flexible Quality Management System (QMS) that aligns with long-term organizational goals, and incorporates scalable tools to adapt to growth demands 

What we need you to bring to the team (Requirements):   

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Product Development/Scale-Up, or Quality Engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience receiving objective-based assignments and determining the resources to meet the schedule and the goal
• Previous experience providing guidance to direct reports with a latitude of established company policies
• Experience recommending changes to policies and establishing procedures that affect the department or multiple disciplines
• Experience working on issues of diverse scope where the analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors
• Experience developing and managing operational initiatives to deliver tactical results
• A safety-first mindset and critical thinking approach to problem-solving
• Proven experience with risk mitigation, RCCA, Lean Six Sigma, and DOE
• Strong proficiency in statistical tools and software (e.g., JMP, Minitab) and familiarity with SPC methodology
• Expertise in metrology, mechanical drawing interpretation, and dimensional inspection
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and related quality management standards
• Advanced understanding of business line and the growing understanding of the overall company and environment
• Exceptional communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• A collaborative and forward-thinking mindset and ability to work across departments to embed quality into every step of the product lifecycle

What we want you to bring to the team (Preferred):   

• ASQ CMQ/OE or CQA certifications 
• Experience with fuel cell, electrolyzer, or battery technologies. 
• Background in electrochemical or advanced materials manufacturing. 
• Startup experience and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments. 

Compensation: 

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $110,000-$140,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.

Benefits For You:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

Benefits For Your Family:

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Benefits For Your Future:

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions, which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options