Quality Manager

Solestial, Inc.
Tempe, AZ
The Company:

We’re Solestial, and we are building cutting-edge silicon solar power for space. Our tech is designed to survive the extremes—radiation, vacuum, launch shock—and deliver reliable energy to satellites, lunar missions, and beyond. We are a fast-growing startup backed by strategic, experienced investors in the Space and High Tech sectors, and we’re on a mission to make off-world energy as scalable and dependable as it is here on Earth. As we scale our manufacturing operations, we’re looking for a Quality Manager who thrives at the intersection of precision, innovation, and relentless improvement.

The Role:

As our Quality Manager , you’ll be the guardian of reliability across our manufacturing line. You will create and own the quality processes that ensure every solar panel we build is launch-ready and space-worthy. You’ll lead inspection protocols, define quality standards, and drive root-cause analysis on mission-critical hardware as well as ensure we are meeting industry quality standards. This is a hands-on role, collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain teams — and perfect for someone who loves solving complex problems and doesn’t shy away from imperfect systems.

Your Mission:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s quality management system (QMS) in line with AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards
  • Serve as the key quality representative during customer reviews and regulatory audits
  • Define inspection protocols and quality gates across the production line
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions - NCRs, CAPAs, etc
  • Collaborate with design teams to make products more manufacturable, inspectable and testable
  • Own the document control and configuration management tools and policies
  • Manage supplier quality standards and perform supplier audits
  • Own quality data - use dashboards to track metrics, spot trends, and push for continuous improvement
  • Train and support the team on quality culture and best practices

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of quality experience in high-reliability manufacturing (aerospace, defense, semiconductors, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of quality standards and certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA-STD-8739 preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as FMEA/FMECA, SPC, MSA, and RCCA
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as soldering, lamination, encapsulation, or thin-film deposition
  • Experience leading quality audits (internal and external)
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Bonus: Experience with environmental testing or space-grade materials and product deliverables

Our Benefits:

  • Competitive salary + equity - we want you to grow with us
  • Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
  • 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year’s end
  • 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
  • Your work will literally go to space!
Posted 2025-09-06

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