About Us:
Astera specializes in designing, developing, and producing high-quality stage lighting solutions used in film, photography, music concerts, and major events. We are looking for a skilled Senior QC Manager to lead our quality initiatives during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at our Shenzhen manufacturing plant.
Job Summary:
As the Senior QC Manager, you will take ownership of quality control during the NPI phase. You’ll work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers to develop quality plans, evaluate prototypes, establish standards, and ensure the quality of our products aligns with customer expectations. This role requires a strong technical background and experience in managing quality control for complex, high-mix products, including electronic, mechanical, and firmware components.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
Quality Planning: Develop and implement quality plans for new products, setting inspection processes and acceptance criteria.
Prototype Evaluation: Conduct inspections and tests on prototypes, providing feedback to improve product design and functionality.
Establishing Standards: Define and document quality standards for new products to align with overall development strategies.
Supplier Quality Assurance: Assess and qualify suppliers, ensuring consistent material quality and resolving any quality issues.
Pilot Production Oversight: Monitor pilot runs to address quality concerns before mass production, collaborating with production teams to make necessary adjustments.
Customer Feedback Integration: Analyze customer feedback on new products to refine quality standards and enhance future products.
Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team input on quality processes during the NPI phase.
Qualifications:
Educational Background:

1 Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or related field.
2 Advanced degrees or certifications in Quality Management (Six Sigma, ISO 9001, CQE) are a plus.
Experience:
3 3-5 years of experience in quality control within a manufacturing environment.
4 Proven experience in quality management during the NPI phase, including product testing and validation.
5 Familiarity with industry-relevant manufacturing processes like machining, assembly, and electronics.
Skills:
6 Technical Expertise: Proficient in quality inspection techniques, statistical process control, and root cause analysis.
7 Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ISO standards, GMP, FDA requirements).
8 Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions quickly.
Leadership and Communication:
9 Supervisory Skills: Demonstrated team management capabilities, with a focus on motivating and developing team members.
10 Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for effective interaction with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
11 Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers to promote a quality-focused culture.
Preferred Certifications (Optional but beneficial )
Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
Why Join Us?
At Astera, you’ll be part of a team that drives innovation and quality excellence. If you’re passionate about quality control and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

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