Job description

Elevating quality. Powering operations. — Join Velocity Electronics as our next REGIONAL MANAGER OF QUALITY AND OPERATIONS for Austin, Texas. We are seeking a Regional Manager of Quality and Operations to lead the Quality and Operations team, ensure products consistently meet customer requirements, and support the resolution of customer concerns related to product quality. If you are driven to elevate quality standards, strengthen operational performance, and lead high-impact teams that support business success — we want to meet you. What is the experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this role? Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical, Electronics, or Component Engineering. 5+ years of experience in inspection and classification of semiconductor and electronic components, with a demonstrated ability to make accurate conformance decisions. 4+ years of experience managing a team of engineers, technicians, or inspectors. Familiarity with basic failure analysis methodologies, including decapsulation, solder testing, and basic electrical or functional testing, as well as RoHS requirements. Working knowledge and experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry (preferred). Basic understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. What can you expect to do? Customer Quality Conformance: Ensure ongoing compliance with customer quality requirements across all operations. Team Training & Performance: Lead, train, and develop the Quality and Operations team to drive high performance and accountability. Cross-Functional & External Coordination: Partner with internal departments, customers, and service providers to address quality concerns and ensure effective operational execution. Continuous Quality Improvement: Drive initiatives that improve the company’s ability to consistently meet and exceed customer quality standards. Team Leadership & Operational Effectiveness: Manage the Quality and Operations team to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant execution of daily activities. Inspection Oversight & Product Acceptability: Review inspection results for accuracy and perform supplemental inspections as needed to determine product acceptability. Quality Communication & Issue Resolution: Communicate inspection findings to Purchasing and Sales, and recommend corrective actions to resolve quality issues. Quality Training & Awareness: Deliver training on quality awareness, inspection standards, and product knowledge across the organization. Perform other duties as assigned to support business and operational needs. Why Join Us: At Velocity Electronics, our core values—Be Amazing Today, Demonstrate Mutual Respect and Trust, Act Courageously, and Own Your Outcomes—drive our success. Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is driven to exceed goals? At Velocity, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your success, build meaningful relationships, and drive growth through innovative solutions. Join a top independent electronic components distributor serving the world’s leading contract manufacturers and OEMs! This is an onsite position based in Austin, TX.

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Elevating quality. Powering operations. — Join Velocity Electronics as our next REGIONAL MANAGER OF QUALITY AND OPERATIONS for Austin, Texas.
If you are driven to elevate quality standards, strengthen operational performance, and lead high-impact teams that support business success — we want to meet you.
What is the experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this role?
Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical, Electronics, or Component Engineering.
5+ years of experience in inspection and classification of semiconductor and electronic components, with a demonstrated ability to make accurate conformance decisions.
4+ years of experience managing a team of engineers, technicians, or inspectors.
Familiarity with basic failure analysis methodologies, including decapsulation, solder testing, and basic electrical or functional testing, as well as RoHS requirements.
Basic understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
What can you expect to do?
Customer Quality Conformance: Ensure ongoing compliance with customer quality requirements across all operations.
Team Training & Performance: Lead, train, and develop the Quality and Operations team to drive high performance and accountability.
Cross-Functional & External Coordination: Partner with internal departments, customers, and service providers to address quality concerns and ensure effective operational execution.
Continuous Quality Improvement: Drive initiatives that improve the company’s ability to consistently meet and exceed customer quality standards.
Team Leadership & Operational Effectiveness: Manage the Quality and Operations team to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant execution of daily activities.
Inspection Oversight & Product Acceptability: Review inspection results for accuracy and perform supplemental inspections as needed to determine product acceptability.
Quality Communication & Issue Resolution: Communicate inspection findings to Purchasing and Sales, and recommend corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
Quality Training & Awareness: Deliver training on quality awareness, inspection standards, and product knowledge across the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned to support business and operational needs.

Nice-to-haves

Working knowledge and experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry (preferred).

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