Quality Engineering Program Manager

Onto Innovation•Wilmington, MA

1d•$100,800 - $151,200•Onsite

About The Position

Onto Innovation is seeking a Quality Engineering Program Manager to support new product releases. This role is crucial for ensuring a smooth transition of new products from New Product Introduction (NPI) into high-volume production, maintaining world-class quality and manufacturing capability. The position involves working closely with extended factories and suppliers, particularly in Southeast Asia, to enhance process controls, improve yield, and prepare for NPI. Additionally, the role will support regional Field Service Teams in resolving 8D problem-solving issues related to tool shipments to customers.

Requirements

BS Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Optics, Physics, or related fields).
5–10 years of experience in high-complexity manufacturing, supplier quality, or NPI engineering.
Experience in semiconductor, high‑precision, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Combined Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering background
Strong hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving.
Experience working with local and regional suppliers, contract manufacturers, or extended factories.
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt
ASQ Certified
Project Management experience.

Nice To Haves

MS Engineering Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Optics, Physics, or related fields).
Experience in Metrology, Inspection or Lithography equipment manufacturing.
Background in optical, electromechanical systems, or complex assemblies.
Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
Strong communication, data analysis, and project management skills.
Experience supporting global teams and multi‑site manufacturing.
Field Service experience a plus.
Project Management Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day quality and product development, manufacturing and NPI activities.
Support supplier quality, and evaluate supplier processes, equipment, and manufacturing capability to ensure consistency and scalability.
Conduct on-site reviews, process audits, and build readiness checks for product transfers from NPI into mass production.
Drive product, manufacturing and supplier improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance process robustness.
Lead supplier readiness activities from early development through mass production.
Drive APQP deliverables including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, MSA, and Capability Studies.
Manage PPAP submissions for new components, assemblies, and critical processes.
Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and strong process controls.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D/4D or similar methodologies.
Support process qualification, validation, and continuous improvement at suppliers.
Ensure compliance with quality agreements, specifications, and change control requirements.
Manage PCNs and ensure proper risk assessment and validation for supplier-driven changes.
Build strong working relationships with local suppliers, regional suppliers and extended factories.
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and scorecards; drive improvement plans where needed.
Facilitate technical reviews, supplier meetings, and Quality Reviews to ensure alignment and accountability.
Ensure suppliers meet expectations for quality, delivery, and operational excellence.
Work closely across time-zones with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure smooth product introduction.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal teams and suppliers on manufacturability, quality standards, and process controls.
Ensure complete documentation of processes, validation results, and quality records throughout the NPI cycle.