Location: On Site - San Jose, California, United States
About the Robot Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:
Join a company in the robot manufacturing industry advancing the quality and reliability of complex robotic and semiconductor equipment. In this role, you will lead end-to-end product quality and process improvement initiatives, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, field operations, and customers to investigate issues and deliver lasting solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Drive product and process quality to support reliable, high-quality equipment.
- Investigate product failures, identify root causes, establish containment, and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with engineering, customer program management, and supply chain to resolve quality issues.
- Analyze error codes, nonconformance trends, yield, and QPPM; prepare quality scorecards and present findings.
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical failures, conduct failure analysis, and drive 8D investigations to closure.
- Lead continuous improvement projects and apply lean tools, including value stream mapping, to improve processes.
- Develop and release work instructions and quality procedures; conduct internal and external factory audits.
- Manage customer deliverables and programs, communicate project status, and complete special projects as needed.
Must-Have Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5–7 years of Quality Engineering experience.
- Strong background in robotics and/or semiconductor equipment.
- Knowledge of reliability modeling and apportionment.
- Understanding of GR&R, HALT, HASS, F47, ESD, EMC, and ISTA testing.
- Proficiency with instrumentation and computer tools for data collection and analysis.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong project management, communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Experience developing digital system workflows, tasks, and notifications.
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- CQE and CRE certifications.
- Ability to speak and/or read Japanese.
- Knowledge of SEMI standards.
- MES, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology certification.
- Experience implementing, improving, and rolling out quality management systems.