Quality Manager (Manufacturing) H/F

ABOUT ALTA ARES Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them. Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development. Role & Mission Quality Management System (QMS) - Own and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS) - Develop, maintain, and update the Quality Manual to ensure compliance with applicable standards - Define and improve quality policies, procedures, and work instructions across the organization - Ensure the effectiveness of the QMS while supporting the company's rapid growth Documentation & Change Control - Manage the complete quality documentation lifecycle, including creation, review, approval, distribution, and archiving - Own the Change Control process to ensure all product and process changes are properly evaluated, documented, and implemented - Maintain full traceability of quality records and documentation Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement - Manage deviations, non-conformities, CAPAs, and root cause investigations - Monitor quality KPIs and provide regular reporting to leadership - Identify opportunities to improve processes, product quality, and operational efficiency - Foster a culture of continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing teams Audits & Compliance - Plan, conduct, and document internal quality audits - Prepare and support customer, certification, and regulatory audits - Coordinate responses to audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions - Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality requirements Risk Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Participate in quality risk assessments using methodologies such as FMEA and other structured approaches - Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure quality is integrated throughout the product lifecycle - Support the transition from prototype development to industrial production with robust quality processes Training & Quality Culture - Train employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices - Promote awareness of quality requirements throughout the organization - Support the development of a quality-first culture that enables reliable and scalable production Candidate Profile You are a Quality Manager with strong experience building and maintaining Quality Management Systems within an electronics manufacturing environment. You have hands-on experience supporting the industrialization of electronic products and working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams. You are structured, analytical, and passionate about implementing robust processes that enable high-performance engineering and manufacturing teams. - Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 (EN9100 is a plus) and IPC-A-610 - Experience with soldering, crimping, or cable/harness assembly quality. - Experience in electronics manufacturing or electronic assemblies (PCBAs, electromechanical products or similar). - Experience working closely with R&D, manufacturing, and industrialization teams to resolve non-conformities and implement design or process improvements. - Experience managing non-conformance reports (NCR), CAPA and Engineering Change / Change Control processes. - Experience planning and conducting internal audits and supporting external audits. - Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and work effectively with diverse stakeholders - Excellent technical writing and documentation skills. Nice to Have - Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Experience supporting certification, qualification, or regulatory compliance activities - Familiarity with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) - Experience scaling quality processes from prototype to production