Senior Director of Quality Management Systems/ADG Expert

Altera Semiconductor • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

About Altera Altera is a leading supplier of programmable hardware, software, and development tools that empower designers of electronic systems to innovate, differentiate, and succeed in their markets. With a broad portfolio of industry-leading FPGAs, SoCs, and design solutions, Altera enables customers to achieve faster time-to-market and unmatched performance in applications spanning industrial automation, audio/video, robotics, aerospace, defense, data centers, telecommunications, edge AI and more. Position Overview The Senior Director of Quality Management System (QMS) / ADG Expert will lead Altera’s global quality strategy for the Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) segment. This executive-level role will establish, implement, and maintain world-class quality systems that meet stringent regulatory, security, and certification requirements of the ADG market. This leader will partner closely with executive management, product engineering, supply chain, operations, and customer quality teams to ensure Altera’s products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance—including AS9100, ISO 9001, NIST 800-171, and ITAR/EAR requirements. The ideal candidate is a recognized ADG quality expert with deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, defense industry compliance frameworks, and customer audit expectations, combined with proven success leading large-scale quality transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Quality, Reliability, or Operations, with at least 7 years in the Aerospace, Defense, or Government sector.
• Proven track record managing AS9100, ISO 9001, and NIST 800-171 compliant systems.
• Demonstrated success leading QMS and certification programs in semiconductor or advanced electronics manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of design assurance, supplier quality, and product reliability in mission-critical systems.
• Experience engaging with U.S. Government agencies, defense primes, and ADG customers.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across global and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing or overseeing ITAR, DFARS, or CMMC compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with automated quality data systems, digital QMS tools, and analytics platforms.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Altera’s enterprise-wide Quality Management System (QMS) strategy, governance, and continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring compliance to AS9100 and other relevant ADG standards.
• Drive quality excellence across design, development, manufacturing, supplier management, and customer support functions for products serving the Aerospace, Defense, and Government markets.
• Serve as Altera’s subject matter expert (SME) for ADG compliance and certification, ensuring readiness for customer and regulatory audits, product traceability, and security controls.
• Establish and maintain robust processes for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), internal audits, risk management, and supplier quality performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams to embed quality and reliability into FPGA, SoC, and system-level design from early development through production release.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Legal, and Security teams to ensure compliance with DoD, NASA, and ITAR/EAR quality and export control requirements.
• Represent Altera in ADG customer engagements, government programs, and industry forums, reinforcing Altera’s reputation as a trusted, compliant technology partner.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of proactive quality and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and interpret emerging ADG regulations and standards, translating them into actionable strategies for Altera’s business units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive