Sr. Quality Compliance Engineer

Ampere Computing; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 119 000 - 179 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Unlimited flextime

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Ampere Computing is seeking a Quality Compliance Engineer to support and maintain Ampere's Quality Management System (QMS) and drive compliance across new market expansions. You will coordinate certifications, audits, and internal assessments while collaborating across Engineering, Operations, and Program Management teams to ensure products meet stringent quality standards.

The role emphasizes NPI quality processes, KPI tracking, and robust documentation practices, with a hybrid work model and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to quality or engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality, process, or product engineering in semiconductor/high-tech.
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 26262.
• Experience with 8D, FMEA, and RCA methodologies.
• Experience with NPI lifecycle and product qualification processes.
• Experience with QMS/PLM systems (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and related tools.

Responsabilités

• Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance across programs.
• Assist in certification/audit activities, gathering evidence and addressing inquiries.
• Track KPIs and report quality performance for management review.
• Plan, schedule and execute internal audits and manage corrective actions.
• Provide support for quality tools, documentation control, and process improvement.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Computer Science

Master's degree (plus)

Outils

QMS

PLM

Arena

Jira

Confluence

Description du poste

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.

As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

About the Role

Ampere is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Quality Compliance Engineer to be a key member of our Program for Excellence and Assurance. In this important role, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the integrity of our Quality Management System (QMS). This role is vital as Ampere expands into new markets where stringent quality and reliability standards are paramount. You will support a wide range of quality activities, including industry certifications, program management, quality tool deployment, and internal audits. This is a highly cross‑functional role where you will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management teams to help ensure Ampere’s products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

What You’ll Achieve

Certification and Compliance Support

• Support and contribute to activities to achieve and maintain key industry certifications, including ISO 9001, 26262 and other relevant quality standards.'
• Assist in coordinating and preparing for certification/audits, helping gather evidence and address inquiries.
• Help track evolving industry standards and support the team in identifying necessary changes to maintain compliance.

Quality Program & System Execution

• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality processes and procedures across the product lifecycle, following our structured NPI (New Product Introduction) quality framework.
• Help track and report on key quality performance indicators (KPIs) for management review.

Internal Audit Program

• Partner with the Quality Management office to plan, schedule, and execute a comprehensive internal audit program to assess compliance with the QMS and customer‑specific automotive and safety requirements.
• Document audit findings and assist in generating reports for process owners and management.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to track and validate the effectiveness of corrective actions stemming from audit findings.

Quality Tools & Documentation

• Support key quality management software and tools (e.g., PLM, QMS, document control systems).
• Provide support to internal teams on quality processes, procedures, and tools.
• Help ensure all QMS and functional safety documentation is controlled, maintained, and readily accessible for audits and assessments.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Master's degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a quality, process, or product engineering role within the semiconductor, electronics, or a related high-tech industry.
• Solid understanding and hands‑on experience with the ISO 9001 and ISO 26262 standards.
• Good working knowledge of core quality methodologies, including 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Experience working within a quality management system for complex SoCs/CPUs
• Experience with the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle and product qualification processes.
• Familiarity with reliability‑related concepts and product‑level reliability testing (e.g., HTOL).
• Experience using QMS/PLM systems (e.g., Agile, Arena) and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Professional quality certifications (e.g., ASQ CQT/CQE, CFSE, CFSP) are a plus.

What We’ll Offer

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long‑term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $119,000 and $179,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $133,500 and $200,500.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

Benefit highlights include:

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work‑life balance.
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

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Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.