At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
Infinera also offers paid leave, medical,
dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life, and disability insurance and to
eligible employees.
The R&D Quality Director role requires a unique blend of management and hands-on expertise, serving as a vital bridge between Quality and R&D. We are seeking a seasoned professional with over 20 years of industry experience, including substantial exposure to both software and hardware development. The successful candidate will lead a team of three quality managers, closely partnering with R&D to drive continuous improvements in product quality and processes. This pivotal role ensures that quality remains at the forefront of R&D efforts, fostering excellence across the entire organization.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Secure Quality in Products & R&D Programs
Q target setting and monitoring
Process tailoring to secure programs have optimum R&D processes in place and adequately supported and deployed
Installation & execution of Program Quality Plans and use of metrics for monitoring and analysis of process performance
Q-Gate readiness check; product quality reviews and audits to monitor and foster process adherence
Support R&D Process Management
Support process management with subject matter expertise on international Q standards (e.g. TL, ISO) and best practices (e.g. left shifting)
Support the development, assessment and implementation of key R&D product and process performance measures/metrics
Proven Q mgmt. approach with expertise on best in class Q practices & methods
Experienced leadership re cross-functional / international teams
Certified auditor
ISO9K, TL9k, CMMI & Agile
Jira, SFDC
Education
Bachelor’s degree Engineering
Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Telecommunications
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