Global Quality Engineer: Supplier & Process Excellence

KLA; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Quality Engineer in New Jersey to strengthen supplier quality and tool performance across our GOPS group. You will drive non-conformance processes, lead corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing outcomes.

The role requires experience in corrective action methodologies, data analytics, and travel willingness; MS Office and Power BI reporting skills are highly valued in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or higher required; Master's with 3+ years related work experience; Bachelor's with 5+ years related work experience.
• Experience in corrective action methodologies and data analytics is expected.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and customer-facing reporting is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead 8D investigations and ensure robust corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 7-step reports).
• Manage supplier non-conformance resolution and prepare QBR scorecards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturing quality, spares, and tool performance.
• Facilitate regular quality reviews and drive timely implementation of improvement opportunities.
• Ensure consistent execution of nonconformance processes and support FAI, SDQ, DOA, RMA, and OOBQ metrics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analytics

Corrective actions

MS Office reporting

Travel willingness

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

KLA is seeking a Quality Engineer in New Jersey to strengthen supplier quality and tool performance across our GOPS group. You will drive non-conformance processes, lead corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing outcomes.

The role requires experience in corrective action methodologies, data analytics, and travel willingness; MS Office and Power BI reporting skills are highly valued in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.