Senior Director Quality Assurance

Position Summary : The Senior Director of Quality Assurance will lead the development and execution of SkyWater Technology’s Quality Management System (QMS), supporting quality initiatives across the organization. This role requires a strong focus on serving both internal and external customers while fostering collaboration with Central Engineering and Manufacturing Operations. The successful candidate will bring expertise in quality management, a passion for continuous improvement, and strong leadership skills, with the ability to drive results through indirect influence. This is a full-time permanent position based in Minneapolis, MN, with consideration for short-term remote work. We seek an innovative and resourceful leader with a strong sense of urgency, capable of balancing immediate tactical needs with long-term strategic objectives.

Responsibilities :

• Quality Management System : Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of SkyWater Technology’s QMS to support internal processes and meet external customer requirements. Supervise the Quality Processes, including, but not limited to, document control, supplier quality assurance, internal and external audits, design quality, customer quality, and quality compliance.
• Collaboration : Partner with Central Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to align quality initiatives with engineering processes and production goals.
• Customer Focus :

o External : Ensure quality processes meet customer requirements and drive customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle.

o Internal : Collaborate across teams to optimize internal processes, address quality concerns, and support operational excellence.

o Facilitate clear and effective communication between quality, engineering, operations, and customers.

o Provide regular updates on quality metrics and improvement initiatives during Management Review meetings.

The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position.

Required Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Material Science, Physics or other relevant engineering discipline.

Experience and Skills :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education : Master’s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or a related discipline.

Experience and Skills :

U.S. Person Required : SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

The annual salary range for this role is $221,040.00 - $331,560.00. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

Salary : $221,040 - $331,560