Senior Quality Manufacturing Engineer, Metrology

Nova Measuring Instruments; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Measuring Instruments is seeking a Quality Manufacturing Engineer in Fremont, CA to lead manufacturing quality control and process development alongside Production personnel, Engineers, and Scientists. The role enforces product quality (IQC/OQC) and documents manufacturing processes for metrology equipment.

The position involves NPI participation, CIP of existing products, and driving QA through ISO/QMS documentation and continuous improvements. DOE-based pay ranges reflect experience.

Qualifications

• Quality control mindset and hands-on manufacturing quality experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute quality inspections, checks, audits and ensure the highest possible quality products.
• Perform and monitor IQC activities for components from our Suppliers.
• Perform and monitor OQC activities for products provided to our customers
• Provide tracking and documentation in response to customer failure events. Provide final FA reports and corrective action.
• Respond to quality issues on an ongoing basis. Act as project manager for quality issues
• Collaborate with colleagues in quality and manufacturing engineering and manufacturing management roles.
• Provide real time technical support to the manufacturing group – especially in resolving issues around process’ and documentation. Perform root-cause analysis and implement changes via ECO process
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Product Engineering to provide technical solutions (software, hardware, process) to improve the product design and performance – using technical problem-solving approaches.
• Coordinate audits (internal and external) and create documentation as evidence of compliance to QMS and ISO process’.
• Develop systems and improvements to support QMS infrastructure.
• Prepare ISO documentation and presentations for direct management and senior management
• Pragmatic understanding of precision manufacturing process’, materials and measurement capabilities.
• Understanding of electronics, test fixtures and out-sourced sub-assembly documentation requirements.
• Implement incremental design improvements to products. Perform appropriate test and validation and production implementation.
• Implement manufacturing WI and tooling needed to meet customer specifications and company targets. Implement technical specifications for critical manufacturing steps.
• Own Documentation Quality- BOM accuracy, Drawings, WI. Drive ECR/ECO implementation and process improvements.
• Coordinate NPI and project management of related activities – working in cross-functional teams with R&D/Engineering/Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Quality. Follow PLC guidelines and participate in Gate Review process.

Skills

Quality

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Agile

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Nova Measuring Instruments is seeking a Quality Manufacturing Engineer in Fremont, CA to lead manufacturing quality control and process development alongside Production personnel, Engineers, and Scientists. The role enforces product quality (IQC/OQC) and documents manufacturing processes for metrology equipment.

The position involves NPI participation, CIP of existing products, and driving QA through ISO/QMS documentation and continuous improvements. DOE-based pay ranges reflect experience.