Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality control plans and standards for semiconductor equipment manufacturing. The role involves conducting internal audits, root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to international quality management systems and performance metrics.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain quality control plans and standards.
- Perform internal audits and ensure compliance with ISO standards.
- Conduct root cause analysis and drive CAPA initiatives.
- Monitor production quality metrics and improve yield.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 4-5 years of experience in semiconductor or precision engineering.
- Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and SPC.
- Expertise in Power BI and quality analysis tools.
- Strong technical drawing interpretation skills.
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).