Gauzy (NASDAQ: GAUZ) is a world-leading material science company, focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of vision and light control technologies that support safe, sustainable, comfortable, and agile user experiences across various industries.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality initiatives and ensure compliance with global standards. This role is integral to maintaining our high manufacturing standards, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance.

Joining Gauzy means becoming part of a cutting-edge, fast-growing company that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork in shaping the future of smart materials.

• Drive quality performance and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Develop and implement product quality assurance strategies across all development phases.
• Define QA compliance objectives and ensure adherence to international standards (ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, IATF 16949).
• Establish quality control methods, documentation, and risk management practices (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA).
• Investigate root causes of deviations with R&D and production teams, ensuring corrective actions.
• Oversee supplier evaluations, internal audits, and customer compliance audits.
• Train and supervise technical staff in quality processes, testing, and reporting.
• Serve as the product safety representative and liaise with global quality teams.
• Prepare for and manage internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

• Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance experience in production processes within a manufacturing company
• Experience in implementing and managing quality assurance metrics
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 regulations, automotive industry standards (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), CAPA, and automotive core tools (e.g., FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA)
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and project management skills (8D, Ishikawa, 5W)
• Ability to lead cross-functional organizational processes
• Certified 1st and 2nd party auditor for IATF 16949; VDA 6.3 auditor certification preferred
• Strong technical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
• High proficiency in written and spoken English