Semiconductor Quality Engineer - Process Improvement

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

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.