Associate Director, Supplier Quality

Electra • Boulder, CO

9d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain, the Associate Director, Supplier Quality is responsible for developing and leading a robust supplier quality management program in support of Electra’s growing strategic supplier requirements to ensure that all sourced materials and components meet stringent quality standards. This role will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements. The position is critical to maintaining product integrity, operational efficiency, and strong supplier partnerships in support of organizational goals and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in supplier quality within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 5+ years in a leadership role, with direct responsibility for managing team performance, coaching and development, and accountability for results
• Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE)
• Expertise in ISO 9001, PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, and related quality tools
• Experience developing and administering a QMS
• Advanced understanding of the functional area (Supplier Quality) and a strong understanding of the broader company, competitive environment, and industry best practices
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence across functions, and play a leading role in managing supplier quality programs with strategic suppliers
• Experience developing and implementing supplier scorecards, performance dashboards, and quality improvement roadmaps
• Ability to evaluate technical supplier capabilities and approve or disqualify vendors based on data-driven criteria
• Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and negotiate with suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, lead through ambiguity, and drive alignment across multiple functions
• Strong cross-functional partnership with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment on quality and supply continuity

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the supplier quality vision aligned with organizational goals
• Develop long-term strategies for supplier performance improvement and risk mitigation
• Establish and maintain robust supplier selection, development, and monitoring programs
• Implement incoming material review and CAPA processes
• Drive supplier-owned quality programs to ensure that received materials consistently meet specifications
• Establish a traceability process for supplied materials to enable root cause analysis
• Establish supplier quality systems consistent with ISO 9001 or similar standards
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specifications
• Aid in identifying and troubleshooting process breakdowns and opportunities to address any systemic issues
• Partner with Procurement, Technology, and Operations teams to align supplier quality objectives
• Support R&D by ensuring suppliers understand specifications and maintain conformance to quality requirements while ramping to volume
• Provide training and support to employees on quality and process improvement matters
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality
• Develop and present reporting and insights into supplier quality performance and risk
• Conduct risk assessments for critical suppliers and implement mitigation plans
• Develop contingency strategies for supply chain disruptions related to quality issues

Benefits

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
• Reasonable use PTO
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees