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DMF Lighting DMF Lighting is a fast-growing leader in the lighting industry, always hard at work engineering what comes next. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our team. Pay range is $90,000-$140,000 (based on skills/knowledge/experience). Location: Carson, CA (onsite) The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the quality function across our global supply chain. This role will be overseeing product quality from manufacturing at our partner facilities to final assembly, testing, and control in our California operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in consumer electronics or LED lighting products and possess strong skills in quality systems, root cause analysis, and cross-functional leadership. The QA Manager reports to the Director of Operations Engineering. Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management: Manage and mentor QA teams across multiple geographic locations. Build and maintain a high-performance QA culture with accountability and continuous improvement. Quality System Development & Oversight: Develop, implement, manage, maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, UL, CE, RoHS, etc. to meet industry standards Global Manufacturing Coordination: Work closely with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure product specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing processes are strictly followed. In-house Assembly & Testing Oversight: Implement and supervise in-house quality inspection processes during assembly, testing, and packaging. Problem Solving & Corrective Action: Collaborate with engineering, operations, and customer service teams to resolve quality issues and improve product reliability. Customer-Facing Quality Oversight: Manage post-shipment quality performance including customer returns, field failures, and warranty claims. Ownership Across the Entire Product Lifecycle: Participate in cross-functional design reviews and NPI projects to ensure quality is built into products from the outset. System-Level Accountability: Serve as the quality point of contact from vendor onboarding through customer delivery, ensuring consistency and traceability across the full product lifecycle. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field. 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in LED lighting, electronics, or hardware manufacturing. 3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing remote and inhouse teams Strong knowledge of quality tools: Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, 8D, 5 Whys, etc. Experience working with overseas suppliers and managing quality across international supply chains. Familiarity with electrical and optical testing of LED components and systems. Familiarity with UL/ETL certification, RoHS, and CE requirements. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across time zones and cultures. Willingness to travel internationally Preferred Skills
Experience with UL, ETL, and other certification processes for lighting products. Proficiency with ERP or QMS software (Oracle Fusion). DMF Lighting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Quality Assurance Manager
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DMF Lighting DMF Lighting is a fast-growing leader in the lighting industry, always hard at work engineering what comes next. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our team. Pay range is $90,000-$140,000 (based on skills/knowledge/experience). Location: Carson, CA (onsite) The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the quality function across our global supply chain. This role will be overseeing product quality from manufacturing at our partner facilities to final assembly, testing, and control in our California operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in consumer electronics or LED lighting products and possess strong skills in quality systems, root cause analysis, and cross-functional leadership. The QA Manager reports to the Director of Operations Engineering. Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management: Manage and mentor QA teams across multiple geographic locations. Build and maintain a high-performance QA culture with accountability and continuous improvement. Quality System Development & Oversight: Develop, implement, manage, maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, UL, CE, RoHS, etc. to meet industry standards Global Manufacturing Coordination: Work closely with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure product specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing processes are strictly followed. In-house Assembly & Testing Oversight: Implement and supervise in-house quality inspection processes during assembly, testing, and packaging. Problem Solving & Corrective Action: Collaborate with engineering, operations, and customer service teams to resolve quality issues and improve product reliability. Customer-Facing Quality Oversight: Manage post-shipment quality performance including customer returns, field failures, and warranty claims. Ownership Across the Entire Product Lifecycle: Participate in cross-functional design reviews and NPI projects to ensure quality is built into products from the outset. System-Level Accountability: Serve as the quality point of contact from vendor onboarding through customer delivery, ensuring consistency and traceability across the full product lifecycle. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field. 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in LED lighting, electronics, or hardware manufacturing. 3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing remote and inhouse teams Strong knowledge of quality tools: Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, 8D, 5 Whys, etc. Experience working with overseas suppliers and managing quality across international supply chains. Familiarity with electrical and optical testing of LED components and systems. Familiarity with UL/ETL certification, RoHS, and CE requirements. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across time zones and cultures. Willingness to travel internationally Preferred Skills
Experience with UL, ETL, and other certification processes for lighting products. Proficiency with ERP or QMS software (Oracle Fusion). DMF Lighting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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