Director of Risk Management - Full Time
Communications & Power Industries (CPI)Role Overview
Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is hiring a Director of Risk Management - Full Time. This is a full-time role in CA. Part of Communications & Power Industries (CPI)'s Lifecycle hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
We are seeking a hands‑on, people‑focused Director of Quality to lead our organization in delivering world‑class products with the reliability, consistency, and performance our customers depend on. This role is ideal for a quality leader who thrives on being visible in operations, coaching teams in real time, driving accountability, and building strong cross‑functional partnerships. You will lead the company’s quality strategy while remaining deeply connected to daily execution — from solving production challenges on the floor to mentoring leaders, strengthening systems, and championing a culture of continuous improvement.
As the senior quality leader for the business, you will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle — from design and launch through manufacturing and delivery.
Quality
Strategy & Operational Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with business objectives, customer expectations, and operational priorities Lead the organization in delivering high‑quality, reliable products in the most cost‑effective and efficient manner possible Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations Drive a proactive quality culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, problem solving, and customer satisfaction Partner closely with leaders across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve quality concerns and improve processes Lead, coach, and mentor a team of quality professionals, building a high‑performing and engaged quality organization Provide day‑to‑day leadership, direction, prioritization, and support for quality assurance personnel Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning Foster a collaborative, solutions‑oriented environment that encourages ownership, learning, and continuous development Design and implement Quality Assurance training programs for key operational and technical personnel Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement Maintain and improve the company Quality Management System, Quality Manual, SOPs, standards, records, and associated documentation Oversee document control processes for new and revised quality documentation Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure quality performance and drive corrective actions Lead corrective and preventive action activities (CAPA/CAR/PAR), root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, validation activities, risk management, and operational improvement programs Audits, Compliance & Supplier Quality Lead internal audits, compliance inspections, and quality assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards Support customer audits, external regulatory inspections, and certification activities Conduct supplier and contract manufacturer audits and follow through on corrective action requirements Ensure compliance with applicable standards including ISO, AS, FDA, cGMP, and customer‑specific requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; advanced degree considered an asset Minimum 8–10 years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably within electronics or other high‑reliability industries Demonstrated success leading quality teams while remaining actively engaged in operational execution and continuous improvement activities Strong knowledge of quality management systems, methodologies, and tools including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DMAIC Experience with quality management software and ERP systems Communications, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated/high‑reliability manufacturing industries Regulatory environments involving ISO, AS9100, ISO 13485, FDA, or cGMP requirements Leading organizational quality transformation and continuous improvement initiatives Supplier quality management and external audit leadership #
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Where is the Director of Risk Management - Full Time position at Communications & Power Industries (CPI) located?
This position is based in CA. Communications & Power Industries (CPI) has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Director of Risk Management - Full Time at Communications & Power Industries (CPI) earn?
Communications & Power Industries (CPI) has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Director of Risk Management - Full Time role at Communications & Power Industries (CPI) posted?
This role was posted on May 31, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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