Quality Assurance Engineer

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SkyWater Technology, Inc. seeks a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer for its Austin, TX site. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve processes to protect product quality and reliability.

The candidate will drive quality metrics, sustain robust Quality Systems, and collaborate with suppliers and Fab Engineering to qualify new materials. Strong problem-solving and auditing skills are essential.

Qualificações

• BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field is required.
• 5-7+ years of semiconductor wafer fabrication QA experience.
• Experience with industry-standard quality tools (8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Poka-Yoke, 5S, etc.).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100 is required or preferred.
• Statistical tools (SPC, DOE) for data-driven decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Drive and improve fab quality metrics with a Zero Defects focus.
• Establish and sustain quality systems, including change management and MRB processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers, fab engineering and QA to ensure material specifications.
• Perform internal audits of quality systems and processes to identify improvements.
• Lead corrective actions and cross-functional CI initiatives.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and effective stakeholder relationships.

Conhecimentos

Strong problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Root cause analysis

Formação académica

BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related

Ferramentas

8D

FMEA

5 Whys

Poka-Yoke

5S

SPC

DOE

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SkyWater is seeking a Staff Quality Assurance Engineer with strong semiconductor industry experience for our site in Austin, TX. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve processes to protect product quality and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Drive, monitor, and continuously improve fab quality metrics with a strong focus on Zero Defects, including timely review and follow-up of customer complaints (IQA failures, field returns, RMAs, FAs, etc.).
• Establish, maintain, and sustain robust Quality Systems, including specifications, SPC, change management, supplier quality controls, and MRB processes for NCM.
• Partner with Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Fab Engineering to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and to support qualification of new materials.
• Perform internal audits of quality systems and manufacturing processes to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to drive corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective resolution of quality issues.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, structured problem-solving, and root cause analysis while building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related
• 5-7+ years experience in a semiconductor wafer fabrication environment, including Quality experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated experience using industry-standard Quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, 5 Whys, Poka-Yoke, 5S, etc.
• Experience with 1 or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100
• Understanding of statistical tools (SPC, DOE) for use in making data-driven decisions.
• Ability to drive improvement through the leadership of cross-functional continuous improvement activities
• US Citizen or US Person required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified auditor/lead auditor to 1 or more of the following standards: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100)
• ASQ certification as CQM, CQE, CRE and/or formal Six Sigma training (Green/Black Belt certification)
• Familiar with AIAG process standards for PPAP, FMEA, etc.
• Experience reviewing contracts

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