Principal Engineer-Quality
About The Position
Microchip Technology is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to join our Quality Team as a key contributor to product quality, process integrity and operational excellence. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Requirements
- US Citizenship Required - ITAR Site.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing.
- Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Must be familiar with ISO9001 requirements.
Responsibilities
- Act as the main quality liaison with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
- Resolve quality issues, lead corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Inspect and verify conformance of raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods.
- Report on quality metrics, non-conformances, and recommend improvements.
- Visit suppliers and customers to assess quality performance and gather feedback.
- Support new supplier onboarding and AS9102 First Article Inspections.
- Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and company standards.
- Deliver training to staff and promote a quality-focused culture.
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales.
- Maintain technical competence and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform additional quality engineering tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
- Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
- Restricted Stock Grant
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Care
- Legal Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation Pay
- Absence Time - "Sick Pay"
- 10 Paid Holidays
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
