QC Analytical Associate Manager

JSR Global•Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a QC Analytical Associate Manager to lead and oversee quality control laboratory operations. This role involves managing analytical testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in analytical or cleanroom-based labs, strong leadership skills, and a results-driven approach. What You’ll Do: Safety & Compliance: Address and resolve EH&S concerns in collaboration with the QC Manager and Team Lead. Ensure compliance with internal inspection findings. Tool & Equipment Management: Oversee tool downtime responses, business continuity planning (BCP), and coordination with planning, logistics, and sales teams. Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Develop QC Analytical group goals and projects with the QC Manager. Manage department budgets and resource allocation. KPI Management & Continuous Improvement: Monitor and optimize QC analytical test and tool KPIs; oversee improvement initiatives where feasible. Project Oversight: Ensure tool qualification and project execution within budget, quality, and timeline constraints. Performance & Development: Provide structured feedback on engineers’ performance and competency assessments. Operational Support: Act as a backup for the QC Analytical Lead, assisting in testing, process control systems, audit preparations, and personnel training. Customer & Technical Requirements: Maintain a working understanding of customer specifications and ensure alignment with current metrology capabilities. Problem-Solving & Risk Management: Promote the use of troubleshooting methodologies (e.g., fishbone diagrams, 8D, DOEs) and risk management tools. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum BS/MS degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in an analytical or cleanroom-based lab (e.g., trace metals lab).
Proficiency in GLPs, ISO standards, SQC/SPC principles, cleanroom protocols, and general safety practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in department budgeting, manpower planning, tool utilization, and KPI monitoring; improvement execution is a plus.
Solid background in third-party and customer audits.
Ability to lead discussions and cross-functional projects within and outside the department.
Familiarity with company employment policies and practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LIMS, XML, and JMP is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Address and resolve EH&S concerns in collaboration with the QC Manager and Team Lead.
Ensure compliance with internal inspection findings.
Oversee tool downtime responses, business continuity planning (BCP), and coordination with planning, logistics, and sales teams.
Develop QC Analytical group goals and projects with the QC Manager.
Manage department budgets and resource allocation.
Monitor and optimize QC analytical test and tool KPIs; oversee improvement initiatives where feasible.
Ensure tool qualification and project execution within budget, quality, and timeline constraints.
Provide structured feedback on engineers’ performance and competency assessments.
Act as a backup for the QC Analytical Lead, assisting in testing, process control systems, audit preparations, and personnel training.
Maintain a working understanding of customer specifications and ensure alignment with current metrology capabilities.
Promote the use of troubleshooting methodologies (e.g., fishbone diagrams, 8D, DOEs) and risk management tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.