Manager - Quality Engineering

Microchip•San Jose, CA

2d•$91,000 - $247,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager will be responsible for providing Quality leadership and managing QA teams that support site, customer and manufacturing operations, which includes coordination of site quality certifications, customer quality, manufacturing quality, supply-chain monitoring process development and quality initiatives. Managing a team to Support: Site quality systems development and continual improvement, working within the site teams to maintain ISO9001, AS9100 certifications and other industry standards Site Quality Management Plan to comply with MIL-PRF 38535 requirements Customer Failure Analysis requests, to determine root cause, implementing corrective/preventive actions for returns and/or complaints. This includes managing any site visits by customers for quality related concerns Coordinate and support customer audits in support of their AVL requirements Reliability activities during new product introduction, qualification planning, MTBF/FIT calculations Manufacturing by completing in process inspections, MRB fault analysis, root cause, CAPA, awareness training Supply-chain with corrective actions for non-conforming materials, new material/product first article assessments/test plans, review potential new suppliers through surveys and on-site audits Process engineering with development and implementation of new processes, including documentation and personnel training Provide factory awareness training for ESD and FOD programs, as well as provide operator specialist certifications to IPC-610 and J-STD-001 quality requirements Help facilitate continual improvement and learning culture across all functional areas through training and communication of quality initiatives. Experience in qualifying and certifying products to MIL-PRF 38535 and maintaining site Lab Suitability and Quality Management Plan, including QMP maintenance, TRB management, SMD audits, supplier qualification and audits, records management processes.

Requirements

US Person status required due to export control laws.
Four-year degree (preferably Electrical Engineering) or 10+ years equivalent experience in manufacturing or quality.
7+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of managing and supervisory experience.
Experience in developing, training, and mentoring quality and manufacturing personnel.
Proven experience in application of Six Sigma and 8D methodologies and tools for root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Experience in developing and maintaining site Quality Management System to maintain ISO9001 and AS9100 certifications.
Experience in managing and partnering with suppliers, including qualification, auditing, measuring, and continual improvement.
Full understanding of the audit process (types, planning, preparation, execution, reporting, follow-up).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
Candidates must provide proof of US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual.

Responsibilities

Provide Quality leadership and manage QA teams supporting site, customer, and manufacturing operations.
Coordinate site quality certifications, customer quality, manufacturing quality, and supply-chain monitoring process development.
Oversee site quality systems development and continual improvement, maintaining ISO9001 and AS9100 certifications.
Ensure compliance with MIL-PRF 38535 requirements for the Site Quality Management Plan.
Manage Customer Failure Analysis requests, determining root cause and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
Coordinate and support customer audits for AVL requirements.
Manage reliability activities during new product introduction, including qualification planning and MTBF/FIT calculations.
Support manufacturing through in-process inspections, MRB fault analysis, root cause analysis, CAPA, and awareness training.
Manage supply chain with corrective actions for non-conforming materials and first article assessments.
Collaborate with process engineering on the development and implementation of new processes, including documentation and training.
Provide factory awareness training for ESD and FOD programs.
Certify operators to IPC-610 and J-STD-001 quality requirements.
Facilitate continual improvement and learning culture through training and communication of quality initiatives.
Qualify and certify products to MIL-PRF 38535.
Maintain site Lab Suitability and Quality Management Plan, including QMP maintenance, TRB management, SMD audits, supplier qualification and audits, and records management processes.