Vice President of Quality

Vice President, QualityThe Vice President of Quality will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of CelLink’s quality systems to support high-reliability, high-power flexible interconnect products used in electric vehicles, data centers, and other advanced applications. This role is accountable for ensuring quality excellence across CelLink’s end-to-end manufacturing operations from raw materials and roll-to-roll lamination processes through final assemblies and customer delivery.Working closely with Engineering, Process Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer teams, the VP of Quality will ensure scalable, compliant, and data-driven quality systems that enable rapid product development, production ramp-ups, and global expansion while meeting customer, regulatory, and industry standards.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic oversight of production operations to ensure products meet defined quality, reliability, integrity, functionality, and regulatory requirements, with a strong emphasis on preventing field failures.Own product reliability across the full lifecycle, including leading and supporting NPI qualification and testing activities to identify risks early and ensure robust launchesPartner with executive leadership, management, engineering, and production teams to define, implement, and maintain scalable quality standards and controls across the organizationLead and manage external QA/RA audits and certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and other standards required to support global expansionEstablish and oversee a robust field service and customer support framework, including customer issue resolution, RMAs, containment actions, sorting activities, and recovery plansOversee the customer complaint process, ensuring timely investigation, root cause analysis, CAPA execution, and closure, and prepare trend analyses and quality performance reporting for leadershipIdentify, document, and ensure timely execution of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for internal and external processes to eliminate repeat issues and systemic riskDrive the highest possible product quality while managing cost, implementing effective methods such as AOI, automated inspection, and risk-based controls to improve margins without sacrificing reliabilityReview, improve, and oversee SOPs, labeling, traceability, and product tracking to ensure full supply chain visibility and complianceCollaborate closely with contract manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and internal stakeholders to ensure incoming and outgoing quality, including coordinating vendor investigations, repairs, and creditsFoster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement, where teams are empowered to raise issues early and solve them effectivelyContribute to broader organizational objectives by driving quality-led initiatives that support scale, customer trust, and long-term business performanceMinimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Experience/EducationBS or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or related field)7-10+ years in an advanced manufacturing environment, experience in semiconductors requiredExperience with quality auditing preferredExperience with Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain ManagementExperience with supplier development/managementSolid background in Data Analysis as well as Root Cause AnalysisKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsHigh emotional intelligence with the ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy when working with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to quickly learn and adapt to software systems used in operations and materials controlProficient in Microsoft Excel and WordStrong organizational and prioritization skillsWorking knowledge of business financials and their impact on quality decisionsSelf-motivated, hands-on leader with an enthusiastic and accountable leadership style