Quality Assurance Manager

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Hayward (CA); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager for our Hayward, CA facility.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on semiconductor, high-purity, and precision manufacturing to strengthen quality systems and ensure stringent quality standards are met on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will bring deep QA expertise, leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering improvements in manufacturing environments.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of progressive Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Quality Manager or leadership experience with direct responsibility for personnel.
• Strong experience in semiconductor manufacturing, high-purity, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Hands-on CAPA, root-cause analysis, nonconformance management, audits, and corrective actions.
• Experience overseeing manufacturing inspection activities and resolving production-quality issues.
• Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor in a hands-on leadership role.

Aufgaben

• Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.
• Oversee quality activities supporting semiconductor, high-purity, and precision manufacturing operations.
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes to ensure product quality.
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits, including corrective actions and follow-up.
• Manage CAPA, nonconformances, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues.
• Support quality requirements related to cleanroom environments and high-purity components.
• Maintain quality documentation, change control, and inspection records.
• Develop and improve quality procedures and work instructions.
• Lead and mentor Quality team members.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and drive improvements to manufacturing performance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on floor presence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing or related technical discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Quality Manager – Semiconductor / Precision Manufacturing

Location: Hayward, CA | Onsite

Salary: $130,000–$155,000 annually, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in semiconductor, high-purity, or precision manufacturing to lead and strengthen quality systems at its Hayward, CA facility.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring someone who understands the quality demands of semiconductor manufacturing, including stringent cleanliness requirements, precision components, controlled manufacturing processes, and customer‑specific quality standards.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical quality expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and experience working directly with manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable industry standards.
• Oversee quality activities supporting semiconductor, high‑purity, and precision manufacturing operations.
• Manage incoming, in‑process, and final inspection processes to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits, including corrective actions and follow‑up activities.
• Manage CAPA, nonconformances, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize structured problem‑solving methodologies, including 5‑Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to resolve production and supplier quality issues.
• Support quality requirements related to cleanroom environments, contamination control, and high‑purity components.
• Maintain quality documentation, change control processes, and inspection records.
• Develop and improve quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Quality team members.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and implement improvements to strengthen overall manufacturing performance.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Quality Manager or Quality leadership experience, including direct responsibility for quality personnel and daily manufacturing quality.
• Strong experience in semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor equipment/components, high‑purity manufacturing, or closely related precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Hands‑on experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, nonconformance management, audits, and corrective actions.
• Experience overseeing manufacturing inspection activities and resolving production‑related quality issues.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor in a hands‑on leadership capacity.

Highly Preferred

• Experience supporting semiconductor OEMs or equipment manufacturers.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, components, and assemblies.
• Experience with cleanroom operations, contamination control, or high‑purity manufacturing processes.
• ISO 13485 experience.
• Experience with precision inspection, metrology, supplier quality, and customer quality requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.