Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior

Skywater • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SkyWater is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong knowledge of automotive customer requirements and customer-facing experience for our site in Austin, TX. This role partners with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve processes to protect product quality and reliability.

Requirements

• BS Engineering, Chemistry or Physics with 5-7 years related work experience in a wafer fabrication environment (or regulated environment).
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated experience using industry-standard Quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Poka-Yoke, 5S, etc.
• Experience with 1 or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100
• Familiar with Automotive standards (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, JEDEC, AIAG, AEC, etc.).
• Understanding of statistical tools (SPC, DOE) for use in making data-driven decisions.
• Ability to drive improvement through the leadership of cross-functional continuous improvement activities/teams

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductor wafers
• Certified auditor/lead auditor to 1 or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100)
• ASQ certification as CQM, CQE, CRE and/or formal Six Sigma training (Green/Black Belt certification)
• Familiar with AIAG process standards for PPAP, FMEA, etc.
• Experience reviewing contracts

Responsibilities

• Drive, monitor, and continuously improve fab quality metrics with a strong focus on Zero Defects, including timely review and follow-up of customer complaints (IQA failures, field returns, RMAs, FAs, etc.).
• Establish, maintain, and sustain robust Quality Systems, including specifications, SPC, change management, supplier quality controls, and MRB processes for NCM.
• Partner with Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Fab Engineering to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and to support qualification of new materials.
• Perform internal audits of quality systems and manufacturing processes to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to drive corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective resolution of quality issues.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, structured problem-solving, and root cause analysis while building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level