Quality Systems Engineer

Polar Semiconductor, LLC; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, seeks a Quality Systems professional to develop, implement, maintain and improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS9100 requirements. You will drive supplier quality initiatives and oversee audits and change control.

The role emphasizes training, risk management, and continuous improvement within a hybrid work environment, with some travel for supplier audits.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Engineering or related technical field; significant experience may substitute for degree.
• 2+ years of experience at an ISO 9001 certified organization preferred.
• Experience with IATF 16949 or AS9100 and/or semiconductor/microelectronics manufacturing is advantageous.
• Lead Auditor experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, DOE, FMEA, 5S, Poka-Yoke, 8D problem solving and root cause analysis methods.
• Project management, continual improvement, and risk management knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and improve elements of the QMS.
• Administer and improve the Supplier Quality program.
• Audit suppliers’ QMS (3–5 travel opportunities annually).
• Help suppliers develop and improve their QMS as per Polar Semiconductor expectations.
• Monitor incoming material quality and supplier conformance.
• Maintain and improve change management process and lead change reviews.
• Participate in internal audits and lead them where possible.
• Provide QMS training and guidance to personnel.
• Write and improve documented procedures supporting the QMS.
• Plan for external registrar audits and host auditors.
• Support company initiatives and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Quality systems

Auditing

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop, implement, maintain and improve company quality systems in conformance with the ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS9100 Quality Management System standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor, evaluate, and improve elements of the company Quality Management System (QMS). Administer and improve the Supplier Quality program. Audit suppliers’ QMS (3-5 travel opportunities annually). Help suppliers develop and improve their QMS in accordance with Polar Semiconductor expectations. Monitor incoming material quality. Evaluate supplier conformance to requirements and rate suppliers’ performance. Maintain material specifications. Manage and improve the Change Management process. Chair change review meetings, track change status, ensure conformance with the documented process. Participate in and eventually manage the Internal Audit program, including leading internal audits. Training will be provided. Provide guidance and training as needed to company personnel, on QMS topics such as risk management, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), documentation, change management, QMS standards conformance, quality awareness, problem solving, corrective and preventive action. Participate in and, if necessary, organize, mentor, and lead problem solving, process mapping, and quality improvement activities. Write, maintain and improve documented procedures to support the QMS. Prepare and present quality related materials in various quality venues: Quality reviews, Quality Management System audits, customer visits/audits, vendor visits, etc. Plan and prepare for annual 3rd party registrar audits. Host external auditors. Support company initiatives and perform other duties as required. Some aspects of the role can be tailored to the experience and interest of the successful candidate. Hours are flexible with an emphasis on primary business hours. A hybrid work schedule is allowed.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Effective oral and written communications. Critical thinking, problem solving, data analysis. Typically requires a degree in Engineering or related technical field. Significant experience with the duties and responsibilities of the role in combination with demonstrated analytical abilities may be considered in lieu of a technical degree. 2+ years of experience at an organization certified to ISO 9001 is preferred. Experience at an organization certified to IATF 16949 or AS9100, and/or in the semiconductor/microelectronics manufacturing industry, would be advantageous. Experience with or knowledge of some of the duties and responsibilities of the role is preferred. Experience as a Lead Auditor would be advantageous. Experience with or knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous: Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), 5S, Poka-Yoke (error proofing), 8D problem solving, Root Cause Analysis methods (Five Why, etc.), Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Risk Management.

SALARY AND LOCATION

The estimated base salary range for the position is $83,000- $121,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor has over 60 years of integrated circuit and power semiconductor experience—but we’re more than just a manufacturing facility. We are a highly specialized pure-play foundry capable of complex, custom orders. Our flexibility and tailored support allow us to collaboratively partner with customers of all sizes, capabilities, and capacities to produce the next wave of industry-disrupting technology.

COMPANY CULTURE

At Polar Semiconductor, talented professionals grow and excel in a progressive, technical environment that empowers you to make the most of your training and experience. Every Polar Semiconductor employee knows that our organizational success requires a solid commitment to the highest quality in every task we undertake and to satisfying our customers with every project, every time. Our team members are encouraged to be proactive in evaluating processes and making improvements, and our culture is inclusive, team-oriented, and open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. To ensure top quality, we provide employees with extensive training and use statistical process control, failure mode effect analysis, and other quality tools as standard practice. We are a dynamic organization, where you can maximize your potential and achieve all of your goals.