Welcome to Pioneer Square Brands, a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the consumer goods industry. Committed to delivering high-quality products, we take pride in our dedication to excellence, creativity, and customer satisfaction. With a diverse portfolio featuring renowned brands (Brenthaven, Gumdrop, and VAULT), our mobile technology accessories ensure our customers achieve successful technology deployments. Our team comprises passionate individuals united by a shared vision to shape the future of our industry. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a fast-paced environment where your ideas are highly valued, join us at Pioneer Square Brands and become an integral part of our exciting journey. Our Core Purpose We ensure mobile technology works so that people can focus on what matters. Our Core Values Genuine and Respectful Pride in Everything We Do Excellence through Innovation Obsessed with Customer Success Pioneer Square Brands has a global footprint with office locations in High Point, North Carolina, and Manila, Philippines. Quality Engineering & Systems Consultant Location: Ideally based in North or South Carolina (remote with periodic travel) Engagement Type: Contract / Consulting (Part-time or Project-based) Engagement Duration: 3-6 months About the Role Pioneer Square Brands (PSB) designs and delivers premium technology accessories and hardware solutions under the Brenthaven, Gumdrop, and VAULT brands. Our products are used globally across enterprise, education, and commercial environments. As we scale, we are committed to building a proactive, design-driven quality capability, ensuring quality is engineered into our products from the earliest stages of development—not inspected in after the fact. We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineering & Systems Consultant to help us assess, design, and implement scalable quality practices while mentoring our team to own and sustain these capabilities. This role is not about auditing or policing quality. It is about building systems, capability, and culture. Objective of Engagement The Consultant will work alongside PSB leadership, Product Development & Engineering teams to: 1. Assess Current State Evaluate current product development and quality practices Identify gaps, risks, and priority opportunities Assess supplier and manufacturing quality integration Provide clear, practical recommendations 2. Design and Implement Scalable Quality Systems Help PSB establish appropriate processes such as: Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Design Reviews and decision checkpoints Verification and Validation planning Reliability and durability testing frameworks Root cause analysis processes Quality documentation and control practices Focus will be on building fit-for-purpose systems. 3. Mentor and Develop Internal Capability Coach Product, Engineering, and Operations leaders Transfer knowledge and capability to internal teams Enable PSB Team Members to fully own and sustain quality systems Help build a proactive quality culture Ideal Background and Experience The ideal candidate will have: Experience 15+ years in Quality Engineering or Quality Leadership roles Experience in consumer electronics, hardware, or accessories Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains Demonstrated success building or transforming quality systems Strong background in small businesses or startups (required) Ability to translate best practices into simple, usable processes Technical Expertise Strong working knowledge of: DFMEA / PFMEA Product Development Quality integration Validation and Verification Reliability engineering Root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, etc.) Supplier quality management Engineering Change Order Document Control Experience with Apple ecosystem suppliers or similar environments is a strong plus. Personal Characteristics Builder and teacher mindset Collaborative and pragmatic Able to balance discipline with speed and innovation Focused on capability transfer, not dependency Flexible, collaborative, and outcome-focused Comfortable in ambiguity and early-stage environments Expected Deliverables Current state quality assessment Prioritized improvement roadmap Implementation guidance and coaching Mentoring of PSB Team Members #J-18808-Ljbffr