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Quality Assurance Lead (Hybrid)

Location: Santa Monica, CA area

Salary: $90k-105k

We are now seeking an experienced and driven Quality Assurance Lead to join our growing team.

Position Overview:

As the Quality Assurance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality for our products and services. You will lead a team of talented QA professionals, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to guarantee the delivery of top-notch solutions to our clients. If you have a passion for quality, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to drive continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of QA professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Supervise quality assurance functions, coordinate, and assign internal audits, projects and support other activities as directed by the quality manager.
• Provide guidance, support, and training to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive QA strategy that aligns with company goals and objectives.
• Conduct routine quality management system audits to assure conformance with contractual and company requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure quality standards are integrated into every phase of the development lifecycle.
• Test Planning and Execution:
• Create detailed, well-structured test plans and test cases to validate software functionality.
• Lead the execution of test plans, ensuring thorough coverage and timely delivery.
• Automation and Tooling:
• Drive the implementation and maintenance of automated testing frameworks to enhance efficiency.
• Evaluate and integrate new testing tools and technologies to improve overall QA processes.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the QA team and track performance against these metrics.
• Continuously monitor and report on the quality of deliverables, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and support, to address quality concerns and implement improvements.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure a shared understanding of quality expectations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a QA leadership role, with a track record of successfully leading and developing QA teams.
• Must be a US citizen.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Must have 10+ years of recent and related quality assurance work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with 14+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.
• Ability to work in industrial/administration spaces, often in remote environments where hazards are present that requires specialized training (fall protection, energized equipment, forklift operation, etc.).
• Knowledge of Aerospace Standard AS9100 or ISO9000.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you are passionate about quality and eager to lead a dynamic team in Santa Monica, we invite you to apply