Flex

Quality Manager

Flex$156K — $215K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within manufacturing environments
  • 10+ years of leadership experience managing multiple quality disciplines and teams
  • Experience supporting Automotive, Industrial, Cloud Infrastructure, EMS, or related manufacturing industries
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, Manufacturing Quality, and Regulatory Compliance
  • Demonstrated expertise in CAPA systems, Root Cause Analysis, statistical quality tools, and structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Experience with Automotive Core Tools including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute the site's quality strategy for operational excellence and regulatory compliance
  • Provide leadership for Operational, Supplier, Customer Quality, QMS, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement functions
  • Drive quality performance improvements using CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, and statistical methods
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer requirements
  • Lead customer audits, certification audits, and supplier quality initiatives
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to enhance manufacturing quality and customer satisfaction
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and risk management initiatives

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add aSenior Quality Managerlocated inMilpitas, California.


Direct report to General Manager the Senior Quality Manager is the senior quality leader responsible for developing and executing the site's quality strategy to support business growth, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Reporting to the General Manager, this role provides leadership for Operational Quality, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Compliance, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across Automotive, Cloud, Industrial, and advanced manufacturing operations.


The Senior Quality Manager leads quality systems supporting SMT, PCBA, Backend Manufacturing, Mechanical Assembly, Box Build, Rack Assembly, System Integration, and Cleanroom Manufacturing environments. This position is responsible for driving quality performance, mitigating risk, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of quality, customer focus, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.


What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Lead and execute the site's quality strategy to support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide leadership for Operational Quality, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, QMS, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement functions.
  • Drive quality performance improvements through CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, statistical methods, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
  • Lead customer audits, certification audits, supplier quality initiatives, and quality performance reviews.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to improve manufacturing quality, yield, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
  • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing quality organization focused on accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.


The Experience We're Looking to Add to Our Team

  • Bachelors degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within manufacturing environments.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience managing multiple quality disciplines and teams.
  • Experience supporting Automotive, Industrial, Cloud Infrastructure, EMS, or related manufacturing industries.
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, Manufacturing Quality, and Regulatory Compliance.
  • Demonstrated expertise in CAPA systems, Root Cause Analysis, statistical quality tools, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience with Automotive Core Tools including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
  • Proven success driving quality improvements, audit readiness, and customer satisfaction within high-volume manufacturing operations.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$156,900.00 USD - $215,800.00 USDAnnual

Job CategoryQuality

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
NASDAQ

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