Senior Quality Manager, MEMS & Lean Six Sigma

Amphenol Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance & wellness programs

401(k) company match

Professional onboarding & training

Paid time off

Health savings account

Life insurance

Inclusive and collaborative work env

Job summary

NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, seeks a Quality Manager to define and execute a world-class quality strategy across manufacturing operations.

You will champion the Voice of the Customer, drive Zero Defects, and lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reliability, and cost while partnering with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485) and a track record of successful audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years in MEMS, sensor, semiconductor, or electronic component manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in leading and sustaining ISO 9001/IATF 16949, ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Lean Six Sigma deployment with measurable gains in yield and cost.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute global Quality strategy aligned with business goals.
• Strengthen Quality organization through talent development and succession planning.
• Own and advance QMS ensuring ISO/regulatory compliance and continuous maturity.
• Lead audits with customers, regulators, and suppliers; manage escalations.
• Drive CAPA, nonconformance, risk mitigation, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Partner with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to embed quality in NPI and production transfers.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Audits & regulatory

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving (8D/5-Why)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP

DFMEA/PFMEA

MSA

Control plans

Job description

NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, seeks a Quality Manager to define and execute a world-class quality strategy across manufacturing operations.

You will champion the Voice of the Customer, drive Zero Defects, and lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reliability, and cost while partnering with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain. The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485) and a track record of successful audits.