Quality Engineer

Michael Page; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality, process control, and continuous improvement in a semiconductor fabrication environment. The role partners with operations and engineering to investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive product and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4–8 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or quality/process engineering, using 8D, Six Sigma, and FMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 4-8 years of experience within semiconductor manufacturing, quality engineering, process engineering, or a similar technical environment.
• Strong root cause analysis experience utilizing methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, or related quality tools.
• Hands-on manufacturing floor experience working closely with engineering and operations teams.
• Experience leveraging statistical tools and data-driven problem solving to improve quality and process performance.
• Semiconductor, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or similar high-tech industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality representative supporting semiconductor foundry manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing, process, supplier, and customer quality issues.
• Partner with Operations, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to improve yield, process capability, and product quality.
• Utilize SPC, statistical analysis, and quality methodologies to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review manufacturing controls, process changes, and quality systems to ensure compliance and process effectiveness.
• Develop quality metrics, reporting tools, and best practices that strengthen overall quality performance across the organization.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

8D methodology

Statistical analysis

Manufacturing floor experience

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials Science/Chemistry or related

Job description

Seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality, process control, and continuous improvement within a semiconductor fabrication environment. This individual will partner closely with operations and engineering teams to investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, strengthen quality systems, and drive product and process improvements.

Our client is a long-established, financially strong technology manufacturer that develops advanced products supporting AI infrastructure, communications, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. With global operations and deep engineering expertise, they offer the stability of a market leader alongside the opportunity to influence next-generation technologies.

Description

• Serve as the primary quality representative supporting semiconductor foundry manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing, process, supplier, and customer quality issues.
• Partner with Operations, Process Engineering, and Quality teams to improve yield, process capability, and product quality.
• Utilize SPC, statistical analysis, and quality methodologies to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review manufacturing controls, process changes, and quality systems to ensure compliance and process effectiveness.
• Develop quality metrics, reporting tools, and best practices that strengthen overall quality performance across the organization.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Quality Engineer should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 4-8 years of experience within semiconductor manufacturing, quality engineering, process engineering, or a similar technical environment.
• Strong root cause analysis experience utilizing methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, or related quality tools.
• Hands-on manufacturing floor experience working closely with engineering and operations teams.
• Experience leveraging statistical tools and data-driven problem solving to improve quality and process performance.
• Semiconductor, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or similar high-tech industry experience preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $104,000 per year.
• Direct visibility and impact within a growing quality organization
• Opportunity to work alongside engineering teams solving complex manufacturing challenges
• Exposure to advanced semiconductor technologies supporting AI, telecommunications, aerospace, and defense markets
• Competitive compensation package including annual bonus opportunities and RSU eligibility
• Stable, established company with significant investment in future growth and technology innovation

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4-8 years of experience within semiconductor manufacturing, quality engineering, process engineering, or a similar technical environment.
• Strong root cause analysis experience utilizing methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, or related quality tools.
• Hands-on manufacturing floor experience working closely with engineering and operations teams.
• Experience leveraging statistical tools and data-driven problem solving to improve quality and process performance.
• Semiconductor, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or similar high-tech industry experience preferred.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.