Who Are We: We are a collective of young-minded, progressive, agile thinkers focused on creating the future of cannabis consumption, with a visual branding and storytelling to match. We aim to satisfy the needs and expectations not only of true connoisseurs but also the next generation of concentrate enthusiasts. Since its inception, the primary goal at Puffco has been to design the most intuitive, elegant, and innovative experiences for the modern concentrate consumer; it's what motivates us to raise the bar every day. Our premium product line has garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards and recognition as the obvious industry benchmark.
Who Are You:We are looking for exceptional employees who are innovative forward thinkers, who are resourceful, motivated, and passionately committed to their trade. A driven self-starter with top notch organizational and detail-oriented skill set who thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. We here at Puffco possess these qualities and if you do too, then please read on!
What’s The Role About:
To complement our World-Class technical teams, we are seeking a hands-on Director of Quality who will define, implement, and continuously improve Puffco’s quality systems, standards, and policies for hardware and software. He/She will formulate, standardize and implement quality assurance operating procedures and product acceptance policies for a fully outsourced supply chain. He/She will collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure implementation of plans and processes that minimize quality issues and optimize features and costs.
Some things you will be responsible for:
- Accountable for the development, definition, implementation and continuous improvement of the quality system, standards and policies.
- Formulate, standardize and implement QA operating procedures including: corrective action reports (CAR), engineering changes (ECx), ICQ, OCQ, in-process quality controls, QA audits, OBA, DPPM, AFR and quality metrics tracking and daily/weekly analysis of first pass yield reporting.
- Develop, standardize and implement product acceptance criteria; ensuring tests and procedures are properly communicated, understood, carried out and evaluated.
- Accountable for setting quality and production strategies to ensure that all product, quality, and yield metrics are met or exceeded.
- Participate in electrical and mechanical DFQ initiatives, working with development and manufacturing teams to maintain product/production quality levels; lead the investigation of product modifications to ensure quality standards are met.
- Establish and ensure compliance for raw material (component), FG quality levels, SOPs, national and international safety standards; lead quality audits and support capability audits.
- Point of contact for handoff between production quality and field quality, supporting a closed loop quality process.
- Apply quality methodologies to analyze quality issues and lead problem solving efforts to determine root case and drive implementation of improvements
- Oversight of the production quality process and WIP/raw material quality control; making adjustments to the production process as needed to assure the attainment of business objectives while insuring products standards will exceed quality standards.
- Participate in the supplier qualification process, assessing suppliers based on industry best practices including, on-site and partner capabilities; manpower and resources; quality and production controls.
Some qualifications and skills we need you to have:
You should have a minimum of 3 experience running a Quality Department;
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology or other relevant field of study (or equivalent experience.)
- Possess analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication; and the ability to visualize, define and implement a prioritized process to meet business needs.
- Experience in a startup environment where processes have yet to be established is highly desired.
- Experience working with electro-mechanical components that have long lead-times in a 3rdparty production environment.
- Proven track record in managing production quality, preferably in the consumer electronics market.
- Knowledge and experience in production / manufacturing processes and techniques, raw materials management, quality control programs, engineering and technology principles and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities, identifying and addressing problems, and meeting deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills and attention to detail in a manufacturing/production environment.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement.
- Strong business acumen with an ability to drive and make good business decisions that are typically complex and broad in nature.
Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive pay, 401K, Medical/Dental/ Vision/Life coverage, Flexible Time-Off
- Amazing pet friendly office in LA Center Studios with a fun casual and comfortable work environment
- Snacks, lunches, retreats, and SO much more!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Puffco strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Puffco’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Puffco may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Additional information about our company can be found at www.puffco.com.
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