Quality Assurance Engineer

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo America, INC • Phoenix, AZ

just now • Onsite

About The Position

TOK America, Inc. plays an extremely important part, serving as the supply hub of semiconductor photoresists and high-purity chemical agents for the customers in United States and Europe. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of a world leader in advanced chemical formulations. Our company has consistently pursued programs of research and development of superior new technologies and new technical methodologies based on the following management principles: “continue efforts to enhance technology,” “raise the quality levels of products,” “contribute to society” and “create a frank and open-minded business culture”.
Function: Safely and efficiently design, implement and maintain quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products while strictly adhering to established standard operating procedures and company policies.
Scope: Use experience and judgment to plan, execute and accomplish goals related to product quality in conjunction with performing a variety of tasks related to the manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• BS degree in chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or relevant education required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality assurance position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques such as Statistical Process Control for manufacturing process improvement and JMP application for data analysis.
• Knowledge of measurement precision / capability analysis techniques such as gauge R&R.
• Maintain ISO document and record control.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Mandarin (both oral and written).
• Have stable, verifiable work history with excellent attendance record.
• Must be comfortable working with chemicals including, but not limited to, corrosives and organic solvents.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation to and from the work site.

Nice To Haves

• Prior semiconductor industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in ISO 9000 or similar quality management system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to corporate, State and Federal regulations and guidelines when handling hazardous materials or when exposed to hazardous situations. Must adhere to departmental and corporate standard operating procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Prepares internal and external documents.
• Interface to customer for quality related items and customer audits.
• Investigation of quality problems and thereafter, implementation and verification of corrective action with focus on the prevention of reoccurrence through follow-up.
• Investigation of, and response to, quality problems that occur from a customer complaint.
• Working with other TOK America personnel to work towards process improvements.
• Support Failure Mode and Effect Analysis as needed.
• Support production improvements by utilizing SPC techniques and tools such as JMP.
• Improve the manufacturing processes to reduce manufacturing costs, improve quality and promote safety.
• Pursue activities for continuous improvement related to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Periodical product quality check through internal process audit and external supplier audit.
• Align and understand the global quality policy to ensure consistency in TOK.
• Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, coachability (e.g., receiving and incorporating business-related feedback and instruction with a positive and growth-oriented mindset) to achieve desired outcomes, and accountability for personal performance and its impact on others' ability to do their job well.
• Additional tasks related to smooth production and facility operation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - TOK pays 100% of the premiums for all employees
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid life insurance
• 15 paid Holidays
• Generous paid time off
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

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