Forge Nano

Forge Nano

Director of Quality Assurance

Raleigh, NC · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 76 days ago
Data AnalysisStakeholder ManagementAuditingSupply ChainProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingInternal AuditLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and processes for a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery manufacturing facility.
  • The Director of Quality Assurance with report to the Chief Operating Officer of Forge Battery.
  • Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, contributing to overall business strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Quality Strategy and leadership Develop and execute the plant's quality strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Lead and mentor the QA/QC teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Drive enterprise-level quality initiatives across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on product and process excellence.
  • Establish, implement, and maintain robust QMS in compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS) Oversee document control, change management, and internal audit programs.
  • Design and evolve scalable quality systems capable of supporting rapid production ramp, process changes, and product evolution.
  • Ensure systems are structured to support data-driven decision-making and real-time performance visibility.
  • Implement advanced quality tools (e.g., Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis).
  • Lead efforts to reduce defects, scrap, and rework while improving yield and reliability.
  • Partner closely with Engineering to influence Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Quality (DFQ) initiatives.

Requirements

  • Must have experience in managing a battery quality assurance team Through understanding of quality control standards and methodologies Demonstrated project and budget management skills.
  • 5+ years in a leadership role managing quality teams.
  • Ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions to problems.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Availability to support critical manufacturing operations outside normal business hours when required.

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of experience in quality assurance within manufacturing
  • experience in battery, electronics, or automotive industries strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Own the long-term vision for building and scaling the quality organization, systems, and talent to support multi-GWh production growth.
  • Compliance & Safety Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including environmental, health, and safety standards.

Company info

  • Forge Battery is a rapidly growing company that is building a multi-GWh battery plant in Morrisville, NC, and is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Quality Assurance (QA), to lead the QA resources and assets.
  • This role ensures that all products meet stringent safety, regulatory, and customer requirements while driving operational excellence and a culture of quality across the organization.
  • This role is a critical leadership position responsible not only for managing quality, but for building and scaling the quality function from early-stage ramp through full production in a high-growth, next-generation battery manufacturing environment.
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