Manufacturing Quality Supervisor
Hayward, California, United States - Full-time
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.
About the role:
As a Manufacturing Quality Supervisor at Skydio, you’ll be responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing quality across assembly and test operations for advanced autonomous hardware products. You will lead a team of quality inspectors and technicians, ensuring products meet internal specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This is a hands-on leadership role that partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Test to drive defect prevention, root cause resolution, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-reliability hardware environment.
How you’ll make an impact:
Own day-to-day quality execution across assembly and test lines
Lead and develop a team of quality inspectors and technicians
Ensure adherence to approved processes, including SOPs, inspection plans, test procedures, and defect reporting systems
Monitor and analyze quality KPIs (yield, defect rates, escapes, rework) and drive corrective actions
Manage nonconforming material (NCRs), containment actions, and CAPA activities
Partner with Engineering on root cause analysis and corrective/preventive solutions
Escalate systemic quality issues to Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Hardware, and Software teams as needed
Support audits (internal, supplier, and regulatory) and ensure audit readiness
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
What makes you a good fit:
Proven experience leading and developing quality teams in a manufacturing environment
Ability to hire, onboard, train, coach, and retain high-performing quality personnel
Skilled at setting clear expectations, goals, and accountability
Experience conducting performance reviews and feedback conversations
Strong conflict-resolution and corrective coaching skills
Ability to balance people leadership with hands-on quality execution
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional partners
Comfortable leading through change, ambiguity, and rapid scale-up
Strong background in electromechanical hardware manufacturing quality
Working knowledge of RCA, CAPA, SPC, and FMEA
Experience with inspection, testing, and defect tracking systems
Comfortable using Jira, NetSuite, MES, Slack, and related tools
Detail-oriented with a prevention-focused quality mindset
Passion for continuous improvement and scalable quality systems
Compensation:
At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $94,000 - $134,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
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