Quality Systems & Program Manager

About Daedalus Industrial

At Daedalus Industrial, our aim is to redefine the level of achievable efficiency in all aspects of industrial automation. From project discovery to final equipment implementation, we're pursuing best-in-class services and products. We develop and deliver innovative, robust, and future-proof solutions that prioritize scalability, precision, and client alignment. Our team thrives on solving complex problems with urgency and reliability.

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Program Leadership

• 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

Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Cross-Functional & Field Support

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Key Attributes

• 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