Supply Quality Engineer - APQP & Continuous Improvement

Graphcore; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

FSAs/HSAs

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Wellness services

EAP

Job summary

Graphcore is seeking a highly motivated Quality Specialist to manage supply chain quality in a high-tech manufacturing environment. You will lead APQP activities, perform FMEA, and develop control plans across our global supplier base to ensure readiness as we ramp production of advanced AI systems.

You will collect production metrics, support training, and help Kaizen events to improve processes. The role requires collaboration with engineering leaders and factory staff, with Lean or Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Experience with APQP activities, FMEAs, SPC and control plans to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Structured root-cause analysis (8D, 5-Why) facilitation with engineering and management teams.
• Semiconductor industry experience with supplier quality improvements; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate APQP activities and risk assessment, FMEA and control plan development.
• Create and maintain quality plans conforming to customer specs and internal standards.
• Collect and analyze production metrics (cycle time, yield) to support process and quality improvements.
• Support training and education of production personnel.
• Develop SOPs to improve operator efficiency and process consistency.
• Participate in Kaizen events to measure and continuously improve manufacturing processes.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

SPC

Control plans

VOC

Lean/6-Sigma

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Graphcore is seeking a highly motivated Quality Specialist to manage supply chain quality in a high-tech manufacturing environment. You will lead APQP activities, perform FMEA, and develop control plans across our global supplier base to ensure readiness as we ramp production of advanced AI systems.

You will collect production metrics, support training, and help Kaizen events to improve processes. The role requires collaboration with engineering leaders and factory staff, with Lean or Six Sigma