Quality Systems & Program Manager

Daedalus Industrial•Powdersville, SC

About The Position

Daedalus Industrial is seeking a Quality Systems & Program Manager to lead a client-facing Panel Quality Management System (PQMS) supporting large-scale data center construction and control panel manufacturing programs. This role is responsible for quality governance across multiple manufacturing partners while advancing Daedalus' internal quality systems, procedures, and tools. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise, program leadership, and practical execution to improve quality, consistency, and scalability across both client and internal operations.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in control panel manufacturing, QA/QC, or electrical/automation systems
Strong knowledge of UL508A, NEC, and industrial control panel standards
Experience developing or managing quality systems or inspection programs
Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Analysis and corrective action processes
Ability to operate at both program (strategic) and field (tactical) levels
Systems-oriented thinker capable of building scalable quality programs
Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate independently
Detail-oriented while maintaining a program-level perspective
Effective communicator across technical teams, vendors, and leadership
Comfortable driving accountability across organizations without direct authority

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field
Experience supporting data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects
Experience managing or working within multi-vendor manufacturing environments
Familiarity with OT/network-enabled panels or industrial networking
Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement experience

Responsibilities

Lead administration of the Panel Quality Management System (PQMS) across approved manufacturing partners
Serve as primary interface for client-facing quality program execution
Develop and maintain inspection standards, scorecards, compliance frameworks, and performance metrics
Oversee vendor onboarding, qualification, audits, and ongoing performance evaluation
Provide KPI reporting, trend analysis, and executive-level summaries
Develop and standardize QA/QC procedures, documentation, and inspection tools
Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, and client-specific standards
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and corrective action programs
Administer revision control and change management processes
Identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, and manufacturing efficiency
Collaborate with Build Partners, Engineers of Record, commissioning teams, and internal project teams
Capture and integrate field feedback into quality systems and standards
Support resolution of manufacturing and installation-related issues
Promote alignment between design intent, manufacturing execution, and field performance
Support implementation of quality-related tooling and automation initiatives as appropriate