Quality Manager

AXONNE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Axonne is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems for automotive semiconductor products. You will develop and implement quality management processes, ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AEC-Q100, and RoHS, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive semiconductor quality, strong root cause analysis skills, and experience with supplier quality and customer-facing quality resolutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in quality management within the automotive semiconductor industry.
• In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, ISO 9001, VDA, etc.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 and functional safety standards.
• Proficiency with Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality strategies aligning with automotive and semiconductor industry requirements.
• Oversee quality audits, inspections, and assessments to ensure compliance with standards and customer specs.
• Manage supplier quality performance, including audits, risk assessments, and evaluation of critical suppliers.
• Lead investigations of quality complaints and field failures using root-cause methods (8D, FMEA).
• Prepare and deliver quality reports with failure analysis and improvement plans to customers and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma, lean, SPC, DOE, and FMEA.
• Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, R&D, and engineering to embed quality at all stages.
• Lead quality reviews and design reviews to ensure requirements are met from concept to production.

Skills

Quality management

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field

Tools

FMEA

SPC

DOE

APQP

PPAP

Job description

Axonne is a cutting-edge automotive semiconductor design house that is revolutionizing the automotive industry with innovative semiconductor in-vehicle network solutions. We are dedicated to delivering high-performance, reliable, and state-of-the-art semiconductor products to meet the demanding requirements of the automotive, robotics, and smart-infrastructure sectors. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Manager to ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards.

Job Summary:

As the Quality Manager at Axonne, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our semiconductor products and compliances. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing quality management systems, processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You are expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage directly with customers and suppliers to ensure the highest level of quality in our products.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Strategy & Compliance:

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality strategies that align with both automotive and semiconductor industry requirements (e.g., IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, ISO 9001, RoHS).
• Ensure all products meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards, from design through production and delivery.
• Oversee quality audits, inspections, and assessments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and customer specifications.

Supplier Quality Management:

• Manage supplier quality performance, including audits, risk assessments, and evaluation of critical suppliers.
• Lead initiatives for improving supplier quality and drive corrective actions when necessary to address performance issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure adherence to quality requirements.

Customer Engagement & Issue Resolution:

• Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues with customers, providing timely responses and solutions.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of quality complaints, non-conformities, and field failures through root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, FMEA).
• Prepare and deliver quality reports, including failure analysis, corrective actions, and improvement plans to customers and stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through the application of Six Sigma, lean principles, SPC, and other quality management tools.
• Oversee the implementation of improvement initiatives aimed at increasing product quality, reducing defects, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Promote the use of advanced quality tools, including statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate closely with product development, manufacturing, R&D, and engineering teams to ensure quality is integrated at every stage of product design and production.
• Ensure robust communication between departments and the timely resolution of cross-functional quality issues.
• Lead quality reviews and design reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure quality requirements are met from concept to production.
• Metrics, Reporting & Documentation:
• Develop, monitor, and report on quality metrics (e.g., yield, defect rates, scrap rates) and make data-driven decisions to optimize performance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all quality-related activities, including inspections, audits, and customer communications.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual quality reports for senior management, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Training & Development:
• Lead training programs to ensure team members and other relevant departments are proficient in quality standards, tools, and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest quality management trends, industry standards, and new technologies in both the automotive and semiconductor sectors.

Functional Safety Planning:

• Develop and maintain the functional safety plan in accordance with ISO 26262 and other relevant standards, outlining safety goals, processes, and milestones for semiconductor development projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality management within the automotive semiconductor industry.
• In-depth working knowledge of quality standards such as IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, ISO 9001, VDA, etc.
• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 and other relevant functional safety standards.
• Proficiency in quality management tools such as Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs, Tier 1, as well as foundry and OSAT.

Axonne is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Axonne is poised for rapid growth, and this is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Quality Manager, helping shape the future of automotive semiconductors.

Note: Axonne does not accept unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies for all open positions.