Quality Control Engineer
Job Summary
The Quality Control Engineer will develop and maintain quality control plans and standards for semiconductor equipment manufacturing. This role involves conducting process inspections, audits, and leading root cause analysis to ensure adherence to international standards. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain quality control plans and standards.
- Perform internal audits, process inspections, and compliance checks.
- Analyze quality data and drive corrective/preventive actions.
- Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 4-5 years semiconductor/manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of QMS, ISO, Lean, and Six Sigma.
- Proficiency in Power BI and SPC tools.
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Planning
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, procedures, and standards for equipment manufacturing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics, to identify, assess, and mitigate quality risks.
- Establish, monitor, and drive key quality metrics such as defect rates, yield, and production performance.
Quality Control / Assurance (QAQC)
- Conduct internal audits, process inspections, and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to quality management systems and international standards.
- Monitor manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and enhance product quality.
- Analyse quality data to identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and implement inspection plans and quality control protocols for equipment, assemblies, and components.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards.
- Conduct training for Quality Control and Manufacturing personnel on quality procedures, inspection methods, and best practices.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Min. 4-5 years of experience within the front-end semiconductor, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing industries.
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Professional quality certification preferred (e.g. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT)) preferred.
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Proficient in quality analysis tools and data visualization platforms such as Power BI.
- Familiar with industry-specific software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, AGILE).