Title: Director of Quality Location (Hybrid/Remote): McHenry, Mississippi, Full time onsite Position Type: Direct Hire Salary: $147,000/year to $221,000/year; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Additional restricted stocks units will be added to compensation. Company Overview: Defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, we are changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Our family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real time, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, we committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. Duties/Responsibilities: Head of quality for the entire site Own all quality functions: Supplier Quality In-process Quality Final Inspection / Acceptance Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Continuous Improvement Defect tracking, RCCA Build QMS from scratch (greenfield) OR overhaul (brownfield) Ensure compliance with AS9100 Establish: KPIs, metrics, tooling Data-driven decision frameworks Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical field 10+ years of relevant experience working with OEM suppliers and manufacturing operations building complex hardware and software systems 5+ years’ experience working in an AS9100 regulated environment Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality within the aerospace/defense, automotive, or medical device fields Proven record in strategy and execution of Quality Management Systems in a certified AS9100 enterprise Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Change Management, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) A strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to finish Proven ability to track, prioritize and drive to success multiple concurrent projects with a strong operational background Hands-on leader. You're resourceful, forward-thinking, drawn to building from ambiguous and unsolved problems and have an "own the outcome" mindset. Influence and partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders, able to partner with deeply technical as well as operational, business-minded leaders on key Quality and Manufacturing topics U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data Preferred Skills: Master’s degree in a technical field Experience as an auditor for AS9100 or other ISO 9001-based QMS standard (e.g., ISO 13485, IATF 16949). Experience with low volume manufacturing Compensation: Pay: $147,000 – 221,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUS): $246,000 - $370,000 ($61,500 - $92,500/annualized) – 4-year Vesting Grants 12-month cliff for 25% Accelerated vesting schedule—1/4 of 25% package vests each quarter after 12-month cliff each year Annual Stock Refresher (additional vesting grant): ~$61,500 target, contingent upon performance ~3.5-5% average merit increases in 2025 (meets/exceeds) Has a 401k program that people can participate in—but no matching. The company heavily indexes compensation on RSU structure, which will match the preferred share price of the day that they join. RSUs are eligible to sell once they are 1) vested with time, 2) pass a liquidity event / IPO. We have not publicly announced or disclosed an IPO date—but have been actively filling openings/tuning operational practices/finances, etc. for an IPO posture. We also have really compelling family benefits—paid Mat/Pat leave, $35k (lifetime) IVF/fertility assistance (extends to a lot of family planning costs), and a PPO/HMO/HDHP plan offered via Blue Shield of California which are heavily subsidized and low cost with exceptional offerings. Relocation Packages: 1000+ miles: $30,000 500-1000 miles: $25,000 100-500 miles: $20,000 50-100 miles: $15,000 Healthcare Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver
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