Quality Engineer

Job Description: Quality Expert – Semiconductor Machinery

Position

Quality Expert

Domain

Semiconductor Equipment / Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing

Experience

10+ Years

Location

(To be specified)

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Expert with a strong background in semiconductor machinery/equipment manufacturing. The candidate will lead quality improvement initiatives, drive root-cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and establish robust quality systems across manufacturing and supplier processes. The role requires expertise in advanced problem-solving methodologies, Six Sigma practices, and continuous improvement programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing, assembly, testing, and supplier quality functions.
• Drive complex problem-solving activities using structured methodologies such as 8D, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Analyze quality issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to resolve customer complaints, field failures, and manufacturing quality concerns.
• Apply Six Sigma Black Belt methodologies to improve process capability, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability.
• Establish quality metrics, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement programs.
• Conduct process audits, quality reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring quality requirements are incorporated into design and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customer support teams to improve overall product quality.
• Train and mentor teams on quality tools and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, or Operational Excellence within the Semiconductor Equipment/Machinery industry.
• Proven experience handling complex quality issues in precision manufacturing environments.

Required Skills

Quality & Problem-Solving Tools

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Mandatory)
• DMAIC Methodology
• PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
• 8D Problem Solving
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• CAPA Management
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Control Plans
• Process Capability Analysis (Cp/Cpk)
• Pareto Analysis
• Fishbone (Ishikawa) Analysis
• 5 Why Analysis

Quality Systems

• ISO 9001
• IATF
• Semiconductor Industry Quality Standards
• Audit Management
• Supplier Quality Management
• Process Validation

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Customer-focused problem-solving mindset.

Success Metrics

• Reduction in defect rates and customer complaints.
• Improvement in process capability and yield.
• Timely closure of 8D and CAPA actions.
• Improved supplier quality performance.
• Successful implementation of Six Sigma projects delivering measurable business impact.