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Robot type
Industrial Automation
Location
TorranceCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Jun 2, 2026
Salary
$193,100–$236,020 a year
Full-time

Director, Supplier Quality

Job description

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

The Director of Supplier Quality leads the development and execution of Divergent ’s global supplier quality strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring that all externally sourced components, materials, and services meet stringent quality, reliability, and performance standards—spanning prototype through full-rate production.

You will build and scale supplier quality systems appropriate for a high-growth, advanced manufacturing environment, while driving accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across a diverse and evolving supply base.

This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategic quality management,…

Job responsibilities

  • Supplier Quality Strategy, Governance & Operating Model
  • Architect and deploy a scalable supplier quality operating system that supports:
  • Low-volume, high-complexity builds
  • Scalable, repeatable production
  • Additive manufacturing infrastructure
  • Define supplier segmentation strategy (strategic, critical, developmental, transactional) with differentiated quality engagement models.
  • Establish quality governance forums (e.g., Supplier Quality Council, cross-functional escalation reviews).
  • Develop multi-year roadmap for supplier quality maturity aligned with company growth (prototype → industrialization → scale).

Job requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or related roles.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing SQE or quality teams.
  • Strong experience in automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.
  • Deep expertise in:
  • APQP / PPAP
  • Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys,etc.)
  • Statistical process control (SPC)
  • Supplier auditing and development
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