Senior Manager, Quality Assurance

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.
Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.
Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!


Primary Objective:
SkyWater Technology is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager of Quality Assurance to lead and implement our Quality team as well as our Quality Management System in Austin, Texas. This pivotal role focuses on delivering exceptional quality services to both internal teams and external customers while fostering strong collaboration across Engineering and Manufacturing. We're looking for an innovative leader with a sense of urgency who can balance short-term needs with long-term strategic goals.
Join us to drive quality excellence and make a significant impact in a full-time, permanent position.
Major Areas of Accountability:
• Quality Management System:
◦ Collaborating with the Senior Director of Quality Assurance on implementing and maintaining SkyWater Technology’s Austin, Texas QMS to support internal processes that meet external customer requirements, regulatory, & certifying body requirements
• Collaboration:
◦ Partner with SkyWater Austin, Texas, Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to align quality initiatives with engineering processes and production objectives.
◦ Facilitate clear and effective communication between SkyWater Austin, Texas Quality, engineering, operations, and customers.
• Customer Focus:
◦ External:
▪ Ensure quality processes meet customer requirements and drive customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle.
◦ Internal:
▪ Collaborate across teams to optimize internal processes, address quality concerns, and support operational excellence.
• Leadership:
◦ Lead the SkyWater Austin, Texas Quality Processes, including, but not limited to, document control, supplier quality assurance, internal and external audits, design quality, customer quality, and quality compliance.
◦ Lead via Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders through indirect leadership, building strong relationships to drive a culture of quality.
◦ Team Development, Mentor and guide quality team members, fostering accountability and continuous learning.
• Audits and Compliance:
◦ Act as the primary SkyWater Austin, Texas quality representative during external audits (customer and third-party certifications) and internal quality reviews.
• Continuous Improvement:
◦ Identify opportunities for process improvement, corrective actions, and standardization in collaboration with internal teams.
• Quality Metrics:
• Provide regular updates on quality metrics and improvement initiatives to support Management Review meetings.
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics to track progress and support data-driven decision-making.


Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate will bring expertise in quality management, a passion for continuous improvement, and strong leadership skills, with the ability to drive results through leading via influence.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments, including engineering and operations, to achieve quality objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise in fostering and maintaining a customer-focused, pro-active quality culture.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to lead indirectly and build con