Quality Transformation Leader, MEMS & Sensor Devices

Amphenol; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) with employer match

HSA/FSA programs

Dental & vision plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a world-class quality strategy and drive a Zero Defects culture across MEMS-based pressure sensor manufacturing. You will champion Voice of the Customer and apply Lean Six Sigma to elevate quality and reliability across global operations.

You will collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to embed quality in NPI and lifecycle management, with on-site work in Fremont, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 7+ years of MEMS, sensor, semiconductor, or electronic component manufacturing.
• Experience leading compliant Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485), including audits.
• Command of automotive and medical core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, MSA, control plans) and structured problem solving (8D, 5-Whys, CAPA).
• Lean and Six Sigma deployment with measurable gains in yield, reliability and cost.
• Hands-on Lean transformation tools: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, visual management in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global Quality strategy for NovaSensor, aligning site and manufacturing partners with business objectives and driving Zero Defects and Voice of the Customer.
• Lead and elevate the Quality organization by strengthening capabilities and planning talent development.
• Own and advance the Quality Management System to ensure ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485 compliance and ongoing maturity.
• Serve as leadership interface for customers, regulators, and suppliers; lead audits and resolve escalations to protect reputation.
• Improve nonconformance management, CAPA, risk mitigation, and root cause corrective actions.
• Drive Lean transformation and data-driven quality initiatives to improve yield, reliability, cost, and delivery.
• Lead supplier quality management including supplier qualification, supplier quality agreements, incoming inspection strategies, and CAPA.
• Partner with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to embed quality across NPI, lifecycle management, and global production transfers.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Regulatory audits

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

APQP

PPAP

DFMEA/PFMEA

MSA

Control plans

Job description

NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a world-class quality strategy and drive a Zero Defects culture across MEMS-based pressure sensor manufacturing. You will champion Voice of the Customer and apply Lean Six Sigma to elevate quality and reliability across global operations.

You will collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to embed quality in NPI and lifecycle management, with on-site work in Fremont, CA.