Director Quality, R&D

Non-CA Pay Range (Annual):$143,600.00 - $266,800.00At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.Infinera also offers paid leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life, and disability insurance and toeligible employees.The R&D Quality Director role requires a unique blend of management and hands-on expertise, serving as a vital bridge between Quality and R&D. We are seeking a seasoned professional with over 20 years of industry experience, including substantial exposure to both software and hardware development. The successful candidate will lead a team of three quality managers, closely partnering with R&D to drive continuous improvements in product quality and processes. This pivotal role ensures that quality remains at the forefront of R&D efforts, fostering excellence across the entire organization.Key Tasks & Responsibilities:Secure Quality in Products & R&D Programs Q target setting and monitoringProcess tailoring to secure programs have optimum R&D processes in place and adequately supported and deployedInstallation & execution of Program Quality Plans and use of metrics for monitoring and analysis of process performanceQ-Gate readiness check; product quality reviews and audits to monitor and foster process adherenceSupport R&D Process ManagementSupport process management with subject matter expertise on international Q standards (e.g. TL, ISO) and best practices (e.g. left shifting)Support the development, assessment and implementation of key R&D product and process performance measures/metricsDrive Continual Improvement Promote proactive key improvement quality practicesSupport product RCA analysis on field issues escalated to R&DManage process improvement projects that are aligned with strategic goalsProvide training as it relates to driving process improvementsValue add:Independent and neutral Q org to secure quality in products and R&D programsSeamless e2e Q workflow supported via Global Quality organizationKPIs:Customer-perceived KPIs (CFD, Outages…)Q KPIs (test execution rate, test pass rate, critical faults…)R&D KPIs (code coverage, defect density, code review effectiveness…)TL9K Metrics for certified Product CategoriesKey interfaces:R&D / ProdM / Service TeamsGlobal Q CommunityRequired Experience:15+ years of experience in SW & HW DevelopmentProven Q mgmt. approach with expertise on best in class Q practices & methodsExperienced leadership re cross-functional / international teamsCertified auditorISO9K, TL9k, CMMI & AgileJira, SFDC#LI-DW#LI-HybridInfinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.