Quality Manager

Forge Nano•Thornton, CO

9d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Forge Nano Inc., a fast-growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coating equipment across a wide range of markets, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager. The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure that products, processes, and services consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role oversees product, supplier, and manufacturing quality, as well as continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the reliable delivery of semiconductor equipment systems, including ALD platforms (e.g., Tephra-200 and future Tephra-300). The Quality Manager reports to the VP of Operations and collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service teams to support the organization’s transition from R&D development to scalable operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline
OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a highly technical or regulated manufacturing
7–10+ years’ of experience in quality management in: Semiconductor equipment, Semiconductor manufacturing, Advanced manufacturing, Aerospace or high-tech industries
Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
Root cause analysis
Supplier quality management
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Failure analysis
Engineering change management
Reliability analysis

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Certified Quality Manager (CQM)

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, SEMI standards, and customer quality requirements, applying a structured approach suited for a fast-growing organization
Establish and maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation control processes with strong attention to detail
Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and customer standards through effective communication and leadership
Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, reliability, and repeatability requirements using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Implement and manage quality control systems, including incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and final system testing
Support Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) readiness and execution to ensure customer satisfaction and product performance
Develop and implement supplier quality programs, including supplier qualification, audits, performance monitoring, and corrective actions
Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain and other teams to improve supplier quality, reliability, and overall performance
Lead Non-Conformance (NCR) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes across the organization, driving accountability and resolution
Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys, and lead data-driven corrective and preventive actions
Identify and implement initiatives to improve product reliability, manufacturing yield, and process capability
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Partner cross-functionally with engineering teams to support design reviews, engineering change control, and product validation and qualification
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues, managing complaints and field investigations with strong communication and problem-solving skills
Support customer audits and qualification requirements
Develop, track, and report key quality metrics, providing clear and actionable insights to leadership