Director of Quality

**About Ampd Energy**

At Ampd Energy, we believe in making a zero-emission future for many industries a reality. Founded in 2014, Ampd Energy develops robust, versatile, advanced, compact, and connected battery energy storage systems (BESS) to replace the dirty, noisy, and hazardous diesel generators that power job sites in industries such as construction, civil works, mining, events, film, and utilities.

Ampd Energy is a mission and values-driven company with a diverse, high-performing global team supported by visionary customers who all want to make a difference. We are poised for significant expansion and seek dynamic, passionate team members to help propel our growth.

**Role Overview**

We are looking for an accomplished Director of Quality Assurance to spearhead our end-to-end quality assurance processes, with a strong emphasis on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). This role is critical in ensuring our products consistently meet the highest quality standards throughout their lifecycle.

**Responsibilities**

**Leadership and Strategy**

Formulate and execute a robust quality assurance strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and industry standards.

Lead and mentor the quality assurance team, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Drive all necessary efforts to enable the quality assurance team to meet the KPIs and objectives.

**APQP** Management**

Spearhead the implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning, ensuring effective planning and execution of quality assurance activities throughout the product development lifecycle.

Collaborate and influence the cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Supply Chain) to integrate and embed quality into the product design and development processes.

Lead the rollout of Ampd Quality Standard to suppliers.

**Quality Standards and Compliance**

Establish and maintain quality standards, policies, and procedures in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Establish and lead the implementation of a Quality Management System in-line with ISO 9001.

**Risks** and Issues Management**

Identify and assess potential quality risks throughout the product development process, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.

Conduct detailed investigations into major non-conformities and drive the development of effective corrective and preventive actions.

**Performance Monitoring**

Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of quality initiatives and present findings to senior leadership as needed.

Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement of quality practices.

**Training and Development**

Design and implement training programs to enhance the quality awareness and skills of employees across the organization.

Foster collaboration and communication around quality issues and initiatives.

**Supplier Quality Management**

Partner with procurement to define and embed quality expectations for suppliers and conduct regular assessments of supplier performance.

Establish supplier selection criteria and implement as a part of new product development process.

Lead initiatives to enhance supplier quality and address any major identified issues.

Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement initiatives.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in quality management, with a focus on APQP / V-model and end-to-end quality assurance.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing quality teams and driving cultural change across an organization.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.

Ampd Energy offers comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a multi-cultural, collaborative, and diverse environment.

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