Manager - Quality Engineer

Microchip • Lowell, MA

14d • $91,000 - $247,000

About The Position

The Manager - Quality Engineering is a strategic leader responsible for ensuring product quality, process integrity, and operational excellence while supporting site, customer and manufacturing operations. This role sets the vision for quality initiatives, drives the implementation of advanced quality systems, and leads cross-functional teams in the resolution of complex quality challenges. The Manager - Quality Engineering mentors and develops quality professionals, influences organizational culture, and partners with executive leadership to align quality objectives with business goals. Microchip seeks candidates who demonstrates strategic thinking and a proven ability to lead transformative quality improvements in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or related field required; certifications (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, with at least 3 years in manager or supervisor role.
• Aerospace and defense manufacturing and/or quality experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, MSA,).
• Proven experience leading QMS compliance to ISO9001.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in advanced data analytics and statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to MIL-PRF certifications and MIL-STDs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the quality team of engineers and inspectors through coaching and continuous development
• Manage the continuous improvement and strategic direction of the ISO9001 QMS.
• Serve as the primary quality liaison with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers.
• Facilitate executive-level quality reviews and drive alignment on quality objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the resolution of systemic quality issues and quality improvement projects (e.g., Lean Six Sigma initiatives).
• Oversee the timely investigation, resolution, and closure of nonconformances and CAPAs.
• Implement advanced root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis).
• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and drive sustainable improvements.
• Develop and deploy risk-based inspection strategies using statistical sampling and automation.
• Monitor and evaluate internal production processes through Internal and Process Auditing
• Provide customer-facing quality investigations support, ensuring timely and transparent communication.
• Represent the company in customer audits and quality forums, driving customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Define and track key quality performance indicators (KPIs) at the site and enterprise level.
• Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior management using advanced data analytics.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry and military standards (e.g., MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-883, ISO9001, AS9001).
• Lead site readiness and execution of external audits and certifications.
• Work with the other site quality, operation and business unit teams to develop and align business and production practices

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature.
• Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees