Senior Quality Engineer
Senior Quality Engineer
Location: Lowell, MA (On‑site)
Industry: Semiconductor / Defense / Aerospace
A global semiconductor manufacturer supporting data center, telecom, industrial, automotive, and defense markets is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support high‑reliability products within diode and MMIC business units. This role provides hands‑on quality leadership across manufacturing, testing, inspections, customer interface, and continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day quality support for customer and internal issues including spec reviews, source inspections, returns, and root‑cause analysis
- Lead quality reviews with Operations and Business Unit partners to ensure compliance with customer, internal, and aerospace requirements (AS9100D)
- Support growing automotive quality systems (IATF 16949) as applicable
- Interface with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical and quality compliance
- Support and conduct First Article Inspections (AS9102)
- Prepare and present customer‑facing 8D investigations and corrective actions
- Apply and guide use of Control Plans and FMEAs; act as a quality "change agent"
- Support site quality system initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of quality or engineering experience supporting semiconductor or electronic components
- Experience in Military/Aerospace and/or Automotive high‑reliability environments
- Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and device theory
- Working knowledge of military, aerospace, and/or automotive quality standards
- Ability to build and evaluate high‑reliability screening and test plans
- Experience with statistical sampling and data analysis (JMP, Minitab a plus)
- Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Additional Details
- Low travel (<10%)
- On‑site role
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- U.S. Person status required due to export regulations
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