Semiconductor Quality Manager – Precision Manufacturing

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager for our Hayward, CA facility.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on semiconductor, high-purity, and precision manufacturing to strengthen quality systems and ensure stringent quality standards are met on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will bring deep QA expertise, leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering improvements in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Quality Manager or leadership experience with direct responsibility for personnel.
• Strong experience in semiconductor manufacturing, high-purity, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Hands-on CAPA, root-cause analysis, nonconformance management, audits, and corrective actions.
• Experience overseeing manufacturing inspection activities and resolving production-quality issues.
• Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor in a hands-on leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.
• Oversee quality activities supporting semiconductor, high-purity, and precision manufacturing operations.
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes to ensure product quality.
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits, including corrective actions and follow-up.
• Manage CAPA, nonconformances, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues.
• Support quality requirements related to cleanroom environments and high-purity components.
• Maintain quality documentation, change control, and inspection records.
• Develop and improve quality procedures and work instructions.
• Lead and mentor Quality team members.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and drive improvements to manufacturing performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on floor presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing or related technical discipline

Job description

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager for our Hayward, CA facility.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on semiconductor, high-purity, and precision manufacturing to strengthen quality systems and ensure stringent quality standards are met on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will bring deep QA expertise, leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering improvements in manufacturing environments.