Quality Assurance Engineer- Hybrid

WHO WE ARE:

Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is headquartered in Santa Clara CA with operations inBedford NH, Livermore CA and San Jose CA. Ferrotec is a rapidly growing technology company with a worldwide presence in a broad array of end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semi-conductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced material, component, system, and manufacturing solutions. Achievement of objectives must include an over-riding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility. Enable and Drive Change in the Organization

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR TEAM:

Supports products in the semiconductor and physical vapor deposition industries. Works closely with customers and internal/external suppliers on quality improvement initiatives under ISO-9000; TS 16949:2002 and continuous improvement objectives. Requires moderate domestic travel and periodic Asian travel in support of these quality initiatives. Must have a results-oriented management style that is coupled with a mentoring/positive reinforcement style. Strong emphasis is placed on communication skills, both written and verbal, and organizational skills. Frequently interacts with world class companies. Achievement of objectives must include an over-riding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility. Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• Develops and implements quality programs consistent with ISO-9000, ISO/TS 16949:2002 and continuous improvement objectives.
• Develops and documents Potential Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (PFMEA).
• Develops and implements Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Control Plans.
• Develops and implements Measurement Systems Analysis for applicable piece parts and higher level assemblies.
• Develops and documents First Article Inspection Process (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for products falling under the quality programs noted above.
• Takes an active role in developing suppliers and sub-suppliers on the requirements of the quality programs noted above.
• Investigates and follows through on requests for supplier corrective action as directed by our customers.
• Initiates, investigates, and follows through on internal and external 8D corrective actions preventative actions (CAPA).
• Able to work with and handle sensitive information.
• Significant internal and external customer communications requiring an approachable and balanced communication style.
• B.S. or equivalent demonstrated work experience and 8+ years' experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Must be familiar with statistical tools and able to review and analyze data and to work with Engineering and Manufacturing in developing corrective actions.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Must be skilled in performing internal and external audits
• Must be skilled in writing detailed work instructions - SOP's.
• Performs post-build tool/equipment quality inspection.
• Ability to perform Customer Acceptance Test (CAT) and coordinate/facilitate needs of customers requirements for tool acceptance.
• Ability to perform detailed technical customer training on tool process, operation, and overall function.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

• 8+ years' experience as a Quality Engineer or 5 years' experience as a Quality Engineer and a CQE-ASQ.