Itron
Director Quality
United States of America, South Carolina, West Union · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationAccessibilityProduct ManagementAuditingSupply ChainProcess ImprovementERPElectrical EngineeringMedical DevicesLeadershipCollaborationMentoringLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Itron is seeking a Director, Global Manufacturing Quality.
- If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
- The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Responsibilities
- Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service.
- Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com
- With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live.
- Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services.
Requirements
- Master's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Define, track, and improve key quality performance indicators (KPIs), including Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY), Scrap, Rework, MRB performance, and 8D closure effectiveness.
- Act as a critical conduit between frontline manufacturing teams and enterprise‑level quality initiatives, leading multiple complex, cross‑regional transformation projects.
- Represent the company in industry forums, customer engagements, and quality‑related conferences to stay ahead of emerging trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in high‑volume, complex manufacturing environments, including electronics, automation, or multi‑product operations.
- Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (strongly preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong operational foundation with deep expertise in quality management systems and regulated industry standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Extensive experience auditing against ISO 9001 standards and applying structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, CAPA, DFMEA, PFMEA, and risk‑based management.
Benefits
- This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
Company info
- In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
Equal opportunity
- Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
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