Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Engineer

Intel; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 141,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel's Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Engineering team in Albuquerque seeks an experienced engineer to own the qualification of manufacturing ramps for high-volume production, specify inspection and testing methods, and conduct quality assessments to ensure adherence to industry-leading standards.

You will lead continuous improvement of quality systems, manage excursions, change control, and supplier audits, and collaborate with product engineering to improve system, process, and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related field with 6+ years of hands-on experience.
• Experience with quality systems, supplier audits, and excursion management.
• Familiarity with data analysis techniques and decision-making.
• Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing materials and processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the qualification of manufacturing ramps to high volume, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Develop inspection and testing mechanisms and conduct audits against quality benchmarks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality systems and processes.
• Manage excursions, change control, and supplier audits while driving performance.
• Analyze data using statistical methods and ML to evaluate product reliability.
• Respond to customer-reported issues with engineering solutions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or related field

Master's degree in related field

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

SPC

DOE

Regression modeling

Job description

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Quality and Reliability Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the flawless production and reliability of Intel products. You will manage the qualification of manufacturing ramps to high volume, specifying inspection and testing mechanisms, and conducting quality assessments to confirm compliance with industry-leading standards. Through your expertise, you will drive continuous process improvement, proactively address quality challenges, and optimize cost and production scalability, contributing to Intel's commitment to delivering groundbreaking innovation. The Quality Systems Organization within Intel Foundry is dedicated to ensuring the excellence and dependability of Intel's manufacturing operations and processes. This team focuses on developing and implementing robust quality systems, supporting Intel's broader mission to deliver world‑class technological solutions to customers. By fostering a culture of proactive improvement, the group plays a critical role in advancing Intel's manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the qualification of manufacturing ramps to high volume, ensuring products and processes meet quality and reliability standards.
• Develop inspection and testing mechanisms and conduct audits to assess compliance with established quality benchmarks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality systems and foster a culture of proactive quality management.
• Manage excursion events, change control processes, and supplier audits while driving supplier performance improvements.
• Represent the quality and reliability function in product engineering and development forums, offering recommendations to enhance system, process, and product reliability.
• Develop systems for early detection and containment of excursions and conduct risk assessments to mitigate quality concerns.
• Analyze structured and unstructured data using statistical methods and machine learning to evaluate product and system performance.
• Respond to customer-reported manufacturing issues, delivering engineering solutions to improve customer experience and product reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related field, and a minimum of 6 years of hands‑on experience in quality and reliability engineering, manufacturing, or related domains; OR Master's degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR Ph.D. with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, DOE, regression modeling).
• 1+ years of experience with quality systems, supplier audit processes, and excursion management in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with techniques for data analysis and decision‑making.
• Knowledge of materials, processes, and techniques used in high‑volume manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesize insights from complex datasets.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across cross‑functional teams and represent quality‑driven recommendations.
• Experience in driving process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leadership experience amidst complex material review board (MRB) environments.
• Passion for fostering a quality mindset and culture in manufacturing settings.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, New Mexico, Albuquerque

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $140,830.00 - 198,820.00 USD. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on‑site presence. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Additional Information

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.