Lightera · 1 day ago
Global Quality Management Leader
Carrollton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expLightera is a global leader in optical fiber innovation, committed to building brighter, more connected communities through cutting-edge optical technologies. The Global Leader – Quality Management is responsible for defining and executing the company’s global quality strategy, ensuring superior product performance and customer satisfaction while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Maintain and evolve corporate quality policies and global standards aligned with regulatory requirements and customer expectations
Ensure alignment and synergy of quality processes across all regions and business units
Coordinate critical gap analyses in quality assurance and control structures
Lead and manage the Global Quality Committee
Champion voice-of-customer initiatives to align quality standards with market expectations
Define minimum requirements for global and regional certifications and specify certifications for each unit
Monitor certification implementation processes to ensure compliance and desired outcomes
Establish requirements for global document control, including quality system documents and essential corporate policies and procedures
Ensure integration between regional and corporate quality systems
Track global performance indicators and conduct strategic audits
Promote a culture of quality at all organizational levels
Develop and implement global training and engagement programs
Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to embed quality into product design
Influence development processes to ensure quality requirements are incorporated from concept to launch
Harmonize manufacturing processes across plants to ensure consistent quality
Define and implement global standards for processes, tools, and metrics
Establish global systems for handling product complaints and corrective actions
Monitor trends and drive preventive measures to reduce recurrence
Develop and maintain protocols for recalls and quality-related incidents
Lead corporate responses to crises and coordinate global action plans
Additional duties as assigned
Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
Exhibit Lightera 'Standards of Conduct'
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
10+ years of global leadership experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment
Expertise in ISO standards, regulatory compliance, and auditing
Proven experience with quality management software and integration with ERP/MES/PLM systems
Strong background in matrix management and multicultural environments
Strategic vision and ability to integrate global initiatives
Strong influence and communication skills at executive levels
Results-driven with a commitment to continuous improvement
Experience in a global, multi-site manufacturing matrixed environment
Strategic planning and decision making in alignment with organizational priorities
Change management resiliency and agility to multitask
Critical thinking to ensure data-driven decision making
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Travel (<25%) required, both domestic and internationally
Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
Exhibit Lightera “Standards of Conduct”
Company
Lightera
Lightera was created through the integration of Furukawa Electric Group’s optical fiber business units, including the Fiber Cable Division in Japan, OFS LLC, and Furukawa Electric LATAM S.A.
5001-10000 employees
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