Quality Manager at Solestial

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Solestial Logo
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

AS9100
ISO 9001
Quality Management System
Root Cause Analysis
NCR
CAPA
Supplier Audits
Document Control
Configuration Management
Inspection Protocols
Quality Metrics
Dashboards
Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance

Risks

Emerging competition from companies like Crystal Sonic threatens market share.
Dependency on Meyer Burger could pose risks if they face challenges.
Increased competition may pressure Solestial to maintain its cost advantage.

Differentiation

Solestial's solar cells self-cure radiation damage, enhancing longevity in space.
Their panels are lightweight and flexible, ideal for space applications.
Mass production reduces costs by 90%, offering a significant competitive advantage.

Upsides

Growing demand for space-based solar power boosts Solestial's market potential.
Partnership with Meyer Burger enhances production capabilities and market reach.
NASA contracts validate Solestial's technology and open new opportunities.

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