Quality Engineer
Job Summary
The Quality Engineer will develop and maintain quality control plans and procedures for equipment manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to monitor KPIs, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with industry standards like ISO 9001 and AS9100. The position also focuses on driving continuous improvement through data analysis, root cause investigations, and process optimization.
Responsibilities
- Develop QC plans and inspection protocols
- Monitor quality KPIs and audit processes
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)
- Support semiconductor cleanroom operations
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 4+ years in semiconductor quality engineering
- Proficiency in ISO 9001, AS9100, SPC
- ASQ CQE/CQT certification preferred
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or AGILE
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain quality control plans, procedures, standards, and inspection protocols for equipment manufacturing.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, and suppliers to identify quality risks and ensure product quality throughout the production process.
- Establish, monitor, and report quality objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), including defect rates, yield, throughput, and overall quality performance.
- Conduct quality audits, inspections, and process reviews to ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Analyze quality data, identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001, AS9100, SEMI, CE, and UL standards.
- Lead investigations of quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies.
- Support semiconductor manufacturing requirements, including cleanroom operations, contamination control, equipment reliability, and maintainability programs.
- Maintain quality documentation, records, and reports, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with quality management system requirements.
- Prepare and present quality performance reports to management and key stakeholders.
- Partner with design and engineering teams to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) initiatives.
- Develop and conduct quality-related training programs to enhance employee awareness, competency, and compliance with quality procedures and standards.
Requirements:
- Min bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Quality Engineering, or related field.
- Min 4 years of experience in quality engineering or a related field in the semiconductor industry.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred.
- Experience with front-end equipment manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of quality management principles (e.g., ISO 9001, Lean, Six Sigma).
- Proficient in statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools.
- Familiarity with industry-specific software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, AGILE).
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings is required.