Quality Manager at Solestial

Tempe, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Space, Aerospace, High TechIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
5+ years of quality experience in high-reliability manufacturing (aerospace, defense, semiconductors, etc.)
Strong knowledge of quality standards and certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA-STD-8739 preferred)
Hands-on experience with tools such as FMEA/FMECA, SPC, MSA, and RCA
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as soldering, lamination, encapsulation, or thin-film deposition
Experience leading quality audits (internal and external)
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Bonus: Experience with environmental testing or space-grade materials and product deliverables

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s quality management system (QMS) in line with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards
Serve as the key quality representative during customer reviews and regulatory audits
Define inspection protocols and quality gates across the production line
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions - NCRs, CAPAs, etc
Collaborate with design teams to make products more manufacturable, inspectable and testable
Own the document control and configuration management tools and policies
Manage supplier quality standards and perform supplier audits
Own quality data - use dashboards to track metrics, spot trends, and push for continuous improvement
Train and support the team on quality culture and best practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AS9100ISO 9001Quality Management SystemRoot Cause AnalysisNCRCAPASupplier AuditsDocument ControlConfiguration ManagementInspection ProtocolsQuality MetricsDashboardsContinuous Improvement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Quality Manager position?

Benefits include competitive salary + equity, generous medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one, 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 10 paid holidays with an extended year-end break, and 401K with employer match.

Is this Quality Manager role remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for the Quality Manager role?

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field, 5+ years of quality experience in high-reliability manufacturing like aerospace or semiconductors, strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001, hands-on experience with FMEA/FMECA, SPC, MSA, RCA, and familiarity with manufacturing processes such as soldering or lamination.

What is the company culture like at Solestial?

Solestial is a fast-growing startup focused on innovation in silicon solar power for space, with a hands-on role involving cross-functional collaboration, relentless improvement, and fostering a quality culture in manufacturing.

What makes a strong candidate for the Quality Manager position?

Strong candidates have 5+ years in high-reliability manufacturing quality, expertise in AS9100/ISO 9001 and tools like FMEA and SPC, experience with manufacturing processes and audits, plus excellent communication and leadership skills; bonus for space-grade materials experience.

Solestial

Produces thin, flexible solar panels for space

About Solestial

Solestial, Inc. specializes in ultra-thin silicon solar panels designed for space applications, featuring self-curing radiation damage capabilities and a flexible, lightweight build for minimal degradation over 10 years in LEO. The breakthrough technology allows for mass production at 90% lower costs than existing technologies, addressing the increasing demand for solar power in space.

Tempe, ArizonaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$10.6MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Energy, AerospaceIndustries

11-50Employees