NPI Quality Engineering Lead

Onto Innovation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Onto Innovation in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Quality Engineering Program Manager to oversee NPI to mass production transitions across NPI, Product Teams, suppliers, and Field Service. You will strengthen process controls, improve yield, and support regional teams with 8D problem-solving on tool shipments.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and robust supplier quality management in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Optics, Physics, or related fields.
• 5–10 years of experience in high‑complexity manufacturing, supplier quality, or NPI engineering.
• Experience in semiconductor, high-precision, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt; Project management experience.
• ASQ certification is preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier readiness activities from development through mass production.
• Drive APQP deliverables: PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, MSA, Capability Studies.
• Manage PPAP submissions for new components and processes; ensure manufacturability and strong process controls.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D/4D methodologies; support supplier qualification.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPIs and drive improvement plans; collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS engineering degree

MS engineering degree

ASQ Certified

Job description

Onto Innovation in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Quality Engineering Program Manager to oversee NPI to mass production transitions across NPI, Product Teams, suppliers, and Field Service. You will strengthen process controls, improve yield, and support regional teams with 8D problem-solving on tool shipments.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and robust supplier quality management in a high-precision manufacturing environment.