Lead Quality Engineer - Semiconductor Manufacturing

PragmatIC Semiconductor; North East; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pragmatic Semiconductor in Durham is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Engineering group. You will drive quality improvements across manufacturing and support customer quality where needed.

Reporting to the Compliance Director, the role involves leading quality systems, audits, supplier quality, and problem-solving across the business to uphold ISO standards.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Engineering/Manufacturing preferred (semiconductor/advanced manufacturing).
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence valued.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations to drive best practice and improve manufacturing metrics and performance.
• Lead the implementation and analysis of the Fab Quality system, sustaining and improving.
• Lead and champion quality problem-solving and improvement opportunities via data analysis, customer audits, complaints, Six Sigma, and related programs.
• Lead Change management system, and track progress and actions effectively.
• Develop and deliver necessary training to staff.
• Write, review and approve reports, SOPs and other technical documentation, and communicate effectively to stakeholders.
• Lead internal and external audits and manage supplier quality programs.
• Establish robust reporting and investigative processes to improve engagement and reduce quality non-conformances.
• Participate in the CRB/MRB process and provide informed suggestions to management.
• Maintain, improve and streamline the IMS to support the workforce and ensure ISO standards compliance.

Skills

Quality management

Risk-based thinking

FMEA

SPC

MSA

RCA

8D

APQP

Kaizen

Audit skills

Stakeholder influence

Deadline prioritisation

Administrative skills

ISO standards

Proactive leadership

Tools

N/A

Job description

Pragmatic Semiconductor in Durham is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Engineering group. You will drive quality improvements across manufacturing and support customer quality where needed.

Reporting to the Compliance Director, the role involves leading quality systems, audits, supplier quality, and problem-solving across the business to uphold ISO standards.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available for the right candidate.