Manager - Quality Engineering

Microchip Technology Inc; North Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

ESPP program

Retirement plans

Stock options

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc is seeking a senior quality engineering leader to oversee site quality systems, drive CAPA, and lead MTBF/FIT calculations across Beverly, Boulder, and San Jose.

This role requires 10+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing, 5+ years of supervisory experience, and a four-year engineering degree; US person for ITAR; Lean and Six Sigma experience; cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of managing and supervisory experience
• Four-year degree preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• US Person for ITAR regulations
• Experience in Six Sigma and 8D methodologies and tools
• LEAN tools experience, e.g. 6S or waste reduction
• Experience in maintaining ISO9001/AS9100 site certifications
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Manage site quality systems development and continual improvement to maintain ISO9001/AS9100 and other standards
• Lead 8D investigations and corrective/preventive actions for returns and complaints
• Conduct reliability activities during NPI, including MTBF/FIT calculations
• Perform in-process inspections and CAPA across manufacturing
• Oversee SCAR process and supplier assessments
• Develop and implement new processes with proper documentation and training
• Provide training on ESD and FOD programs; certify operators to IPC-610 and J-STD-001
• Maintain and improve quality procedures and KPIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production practices
• Support NPI quality plans and risk assessments (FMEA)

Skills

Quality engineering

Team supervision

Six Sigma

LEAN tools

Data analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Oracle

Microsoft AX

Excel

Agile

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

• Managing a team to support:
  • Site quality systems (QMS) development and continual improvement, working within the site teams to maintain ISO9001, AS9100 certifications and other industry standards.
  • Customer Failure Analysis requests, creation of 8D, to determine root cause, implementing corrective/preventive actions for returns and/or complaints.
  • Reliability activities during new product introduction, qualification planning, MTBF/FIT calculations
  • Manufacturing by completing in process inspections, MRB fault analysis, root cause, CAPA, awareness training.
  • Supply-chain, SCAR process with corrective actions for non-conforming materials, new material/product first article assessments/test plans, review potential new suppliers through surveys and on-site audits.
  • Process engineering with development and implementation of new processes, including documentation and personnel training.
  • Provide factory awareness training for ESD and FOD programs, as well as provide operator specialist certifications to IPC-610 and J-STD-001 quality requirements.
  • Maintain and develop procedures and processes to improve overall product and process quality
  • Supporting NPI activities, creation of Quality Plans, setting Key Characteristics (KC), identify and education team on RISK (FMEA) during NPI process
  • Supervising, coaching and developing quality teams (Quality Engineers and Inspectors), monitoring, and implementing GMP and Key Product/Process Indicators (KPIs)
  • Working with the other FTS site quality, operation and business unit teams to develop and align business and production practices
  • Monitoring and evaluating internal production processes, Internal and Process Auditing
  • Engaging with customers and gathering product feedback and implementing control plans to address customer needs
  • Reporting to upper management on quality standard and product issues
  • Help facilitate continual improvement and learning culture across all functional areas through training and communication of quality initiatives.
  • Manage FTS Quality Engineering Groups in Beverly, Boulder, and San Jose.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 10+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of managing and supervisory experience
• Four-year degree preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• US Person for ITAR regulations
• Experience in developing, training and mentoring quality and manufacturing personnel
• Proven experience in application of Six Sigma and 8D methodologies and tools to determine root cause and corrective action implementation for internal/external issues
• Proven experience utilizing and implementing LEAN tools and strategies, i.e. 6S, managing and removing waste from a process
• Experience in developing and maintaining site Quality Management System, enabling the site to maintain its ISO9001 and AS9100 certifications
• Full understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up. Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently
• Ensuring products are designed with adherence to legal and safety standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to details
• Data analysis and statistical aptitude

Desirable

• Familiarity with frequency control products and related military performance specifications and standards
• PCB manufacturing experience, SMT and Through hole
• Systems and module manufacturing
• Knowledge of reliability and risk management, including key terms and definitions, modeling, assessment tools, and reporting.
• User experience with Minitab or similar statistical analysis software
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access Six sigma Green Belt, Black Belt
• Working knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft AX, Agile

U.S. Export Controls Requirements:

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

25% - 50%

Physical Attributes:

Other, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Lift 15LBS

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $91,000 - $247,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

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