Product Quality Manager H/F

Why join our Dallas R&D team?

Work on next generation residential gateways and Wi-Fi technologies deployed worldwide.
Be part of a global R&D organization with strong local ownership and decision-making.
Collaborate with hardware, RF, software, mechanical, and chipset partners.
See your designs go from concept to mass production.
Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and multicultural environment.

Profile

We are seeking a Product Quality Manager to join our R&D organization responsible for broadband products (Internet Gateways), operating in a global engineering environment with teams located in the US, France, and offshore development centers.

Main Responsibilities

• Deploy the Product Quality strategy across the entire product lifecycle:
• design
• development
• qualification
• validation
• industrialization
• Maintain, and proactively propose improvement of quality processes, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Define, track, and report quality plans, KPIs, and performance indicators.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Proactively propose and lead improvements to quality methods, tools, and processes, supporting their modernization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, coordinating action plans with project, R&D, and industrialization teams.
• Ensure rigorous application of problem-solving methodologies (5 Whys, 8D, structured root cause analysis).

Audits, Compliance & Product Release

• Plan and conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with defined processes and standards.
• Ensure product compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements.
• Act as the quality authority for:
• product release approvals
• technical documentation and technical compliance / justification files

Regulatory Product Conformance

• Identify applicable regulatory requirements and support development teams before product launch.
• Build technical compliance files and prepare Declarations of Conformity.
• Clock with certification bodies (e.g., UL, FCC) to obtain product approvals.

PROFILE

• Education & Experience
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or a related technical field from a recognized US or international university.
• 10+ years of industry experience in product quality, project quality, or quality management within complex engineering environments.
• Experience in broadband, networking, or embedded systems is a strong plus.
• Experience & Background
• Significant experience in Product Quality or Project Quality, ideally in an industrial environment such as:
• electronics
• telecommunications
• automotive
• energy
• Strong process-driven mindset and experience operating in complex development environments.
• Technical & Methodological Skills
• Solid knowledge of quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies, such as:
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• ISO 27001
• Six Sigma / Lean
• Good understanding of product and software development lifecycles, such as:
• Agile methodologies
• V-model development
• Experience with quality KPIs, audits, and compliance management and release governance.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulations, standards, and their product impact.
• Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Demonstrates strong process rigor and process discipline.
• Natural leadership skills with the ability to engage and align multi-site, cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Autonomous, proactive, and capable of driving high-impact quality decisions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off