Mechanical Engineering Product Quality Manager
Quality manager job in Cupertino, CA
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! The people here at Apple don't just build products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!
We have an opportunity for an accomplished Mechanical Engineering Product Quality Manager to be part of our New Product Introduction (NPI) and development teams, in support of next generation Apple products. Our Operations team enables the mass creation of impossible products. We work in tandem with Apple's renowned designers to develop measurement technologies, control strategies, information systems, and manufacturing methods that achieve visionary specifications at massive production scale. We manage a network of supplier factories worldwide, with responsibility for our partners' delivery to aggressive schedules. Our focus is on elegant execution of extraordinary industrial designs, resulting in products that thrill our customers!
MS/MBA in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent Proficiency with 2D drawing, GDu0026T, alignments and 3D CAD modeling Experience in 3D measurement metrology and being able to develop and access fixtures designs and qualifications of tooling Laser-focused on the smallest details and able to use data forensics to solve complex manufacturing assembly quality issues Direct experience partnering with functional engineering teams, with exceptional ability to build relationships Good communication skills: verbal and written English
5+ years of industry experience in one or more of the following areas: product development, enclosures, castings, plastic parts, glass parts, injection molding, tooling, jigs, fixtures, or high-volume quality manufacturing engineering (e.g. Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices, etc) BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent
Sr. Customer Quality Manager
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
We are looking for a Customer Quality Manager, who thrives in navigating through fast-paced environments to support rapidly growing Lumentum business with AI Products and Hyperscaler Customers. In this key role, you will interface directly with our top hyperscaler customers to address the issues related to product quality and customer experience.
You will utilize structured problem-solving methods to drive issue resolution through effective collaboration with internal cross functional teams (including contract manufacturers & suppliers), while fostering a zero-defect culture across the organization to meet and exceed customer expectations.
In this role, you will:
Act as a Single Point of Contact for your assigned customer for all Quality/reliability-related issues from product launch to end-of-life.
Lead the resolution of critical customer quality issues from NPI to EOL with the help from other Lumentum functions (OPS/R&D/PLM/SQE/Sales).
Proactive verification of reported failures at customer site to reduce unnecessary RMAs
Review & approve PRP(8D) reports to ensure compliance with customer requirements
Lead periodic Quality Reviews & quality section of Supplier Business Reviews with assigned customer(s).
Drive necessary internal actions across Lumentum to improve customer experience and score card performance.
Prepare periodic customer reports as needed on Lumentum Quality Performance with standard quality metrics.
Ensure 8-D Problem Resolution Process is thoroughly executed on all customer complaints in a timely manner.
Ensure root cause is accurate using structured problem saving methods such as fishbone diagrams, 5-WHY methods, etc.,
Ensure corrective actions are adequately identified and implemented
Ensure preventive actions are adequately identified and implemented to eliminate risk of recurrence
Act as the final approver on 8D reports and communicate the approved 8D reports with assigned customers
Ensure success of Customer Quality Audits
Drive agenda alignment & necessary preparation at factories/sites.
Facilitate assigned customer audits and drive all findings to closure (both internally and with the customer) in a timely manner.
Development, implementation and continuous improvement of Customer Quality processes and procedures.
Requirements:
BS/MS degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Optics Engineering
5+ years of experience in Engineering / Quality roles at High Tech companies. Photonics, semiconductor related experience is preferred
Experience interfacing with hyperscaler customers and proven ability to drive proactive quality improvement initiatives.
ASQ Quality Engineer Certification, along with six sigma black belt certification is highly preferred
Excellent computer and data mining skills with a strong background in SPC methods (JMP a plus)
Outstanding teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills
Effective and efficient problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task and change course as necessary for the business.
Must be able to work extended hours across different time zones when required and travel both domestic and international (
Pay Range:
P70-USA-1 :$130,850.00 - $186,900.00
Disclaimer:
Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.
Auto-ApplyQuality Manager - Semiconductors
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
Quality Manager, Semiconductors Ayar Labs is seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Quality Manager to lead our Quality Assurance team and champion the development of our ISO-based Quality Management System (QMS). This pivotal role requires deep expertise in the semiconductor industry and a proven track record of successfully managing complex quality systems, especially in collaboration with leading foundries.
Key Responsibilities
This role encompasses overseeing all facets of quality management, ensuring our cutting-edge photonics-based products consistently meet the highest quality and reliability standards required by our customers and the industry.
Foundry & Supplier Quality Management (Critical Focus)
* Lead the development and robust management of the Supplier Quality Management (SQM) program, with a primary focus on quality excellence when engaging with major semiconductor foundries, such as TSMC, GlobalFoundries (GF), and other key partners.
* Develop strong working relationships with foundry quality teams and drive alignment on process control, auditing, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Conduct thorough supplier and foundry audits to ensure compliance and monitor performance against rigorous quality standards.
* Collaborate closely with suppliers to proactively address quality issues and drive root cause analysis (RCA) and effective corrective actions (CA) to prevent recurrence.
Quality Management System (QMS) & Compliance
* Spearhead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in full compliance with ISO-9001 standards and industry best practices.
* Plan and execute internal audits to verify QMS compliance and readiness for customer and external audits.
* Manage external audits, including those conducted by major customers, to ensure a smooth and successful verification of compliance.
Customer Quality & Continuous Improvement
* Serve as the primary point of contact for sophisticated customer quality concerns and complaints from top-tier technology clients.
* Lead rapid and rigorous Root Cause Analysis (RCA), leveraging methodologies like 8D and 5Y's, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to ensure customer satisfaction and prevent recurrence.
* Identify opportunities for process enhancements and champion initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean to boost product quality and operational efficiency across the organization.
Leadership & Reporting
* Guide, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and quality-first mindset.
* Generate and present regular quality reports to senior management, providing clear insights into key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and improvement roadmaps.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial), Quality Management, or a related technical field.
* Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in quality management, with a significant emphasis on the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
* Extensive, hands-on experience working directly with major semiconductor foundries (e.g., TSMC, GlobalFoundries, etc.) on process control, quality assurance, and audit management.
* Deep knowledge of ISO 9001 implementation, maintenance, and auditing.
* Expert-level proficiency in problem-solving techniques, including leading 8D, 5Y's, and other robust quality tools and measures.
* Proven track record of successfully leading and executing quality improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
* A strong background or experience working with integrated photonics, silicon photonics, or optical components is a significant advantage (bonus qualification).
* Exceptional leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Excellent analytical, documentation, and technical reporting abilities.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to define and drive the quality strategy for a company at the forefront of the silicon photonics revolution.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $192,000
NOTE TO RECRUITERS:
Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don't send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.
About Ayar Labs:
At Ayar Labs we're about to revolutionize computing by moving data with light. We're unleashing processing power for artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cloud and telecommunications by removing the bottlenecks created by today's electrical I/O -- making it possible to continue scaling computing system performance. Ayar Labs is the first to deliver an optical I/O solution that combines in-package optical I/O chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources to replace traditional electrical I/O. This silicon photonics-based I/O solution enables chips to communicate with each other from millimeters to kilometers, to deliver orders of magnitude improvements in latency, bandwidth density, and power consumption.
With our strong collaborations with industry leaders and government, our deep ties to MIT and UC Berkeley, and our commitment to hiring the best engineers in photonics and electronics, joining our team gives you the opportunity to collaborate with renowned experts on challenging, paradigm-shifting work.
We are passionate about delivering in-package optical I/O at scale, leveraging the strength of our patent portfolio and our team of leading interdisciplinary experts. We believe that deep cross-collaboration between teams facilitated by honest, open debate is the best way to drive innovation and achieve big wins. Join our team and experience the possibilities.
Resources:
Executives from Intel and GLOBALFOUNDRIES share their thoughts on Ayar Labs and the promise of in-package optical I/O (video)
Ayar Labs in the News and Recent announcements
LinkedIn and Twitter
Ayar Labs is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.
Director of Quality
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
Full-time Description
Director of Quality
Full-time / Permanent
Salaried | $209k - $230K with Bonus
*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.
About Us:
Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do - and have a lot of fun doing it
About the Role:
The Director of Quality will effectively lead the quality organization by overseeing all Quality Assurance efforts within the Vantedge Medical California Manufacturing locations. Working in conjunction with the Vice President of Quality and Regulatory, this role will support the quality goals and quality metrics for the California sites. The Director of Quality develops and executes the company's process control systems. They drive and monitor the implementation process of these systems and the successful implementation and sustainment of the quality systems in support of various production and development programs (New Product Introduction). The Director of Quality reports to the Vice President of Quality and Regulatory for Vantedge Medical.
Responsibilities:
This role is responsible for setting the QA policies and ensuring the departments meet customer requirements.
Take the lead responsibility for significant quality issues. Be āhands onā with the issue, develop a plan to resolve the issue, communicate the plan and progress on the plan to the site Senior Leadership team, organization, and Vice President of Quality and Regulatory.
Participate and support the Customer Focus Business Units (CFBU) as required and take an active role in customer meetings.
Maintain and review cost of poor quality (COPQ) and total cost of quality (TCOQ) including internal and external failure costs. Maintain budgetary control over the Quality Assurance function.
Lead and manage the Quality Department ensuring achievement of department and Company's goals, objectives, adherence to expense budgets, and effective staffing and planning.
Monitor customer feedback and corrective actions and make improvements to improve the quality systems based on this feedback.
Analyze and evaluate quality and reliability capabilities of potential and existing suppliers, as applicable through site visits, audits, surveys and/or data analysis. Develop and maintain oversight of the supplier quality index to ensure only high-quality suppliers are retained and or put on a corrective action plan, as applicable.
Have overall responsibility of the Material Review Board (MRB) process. Establish key metrics to analyze and monitor performance to achieve site level goals.
Provide the leadership necessary to establish a proactive culture through effective use of goal setting, team building, employee empowerment, succession planning and communication.
Identify and solve bottlenecks in the incoming, in-process, CMM, metrology, and outgoing inspection processes. This analysis will pertain to headcount, equipment, operating hours and/or other capacity constraints.
Provide an executive overview of all product schedules and network timelines through effective communication and project management techniques.
Develop Product Quality Plans as appropriate.
Provide periodic management reports of key QMS indicators. Lead periodic Management Reviews.
Working and collaborating with the site managers, lead the development and continual improvement of the internal auditing program with a goal for continuous internal and external audit readiness.
Primary responsibility for product conformance to customer expectations.
Ensure the promotion of awareness of regulatory and customer requirements throughout the organization.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree.
8 years of progressively responsible management experience.
Must have strong hands-on knowledge of the fundamentals of QMS.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, most importantly strong team building skills within a rapidly growing environment.
Must be comfortable working with a strong management team and able to positively influence the group when necessary.
Ability to professionally represent the company when collaborating with external organizations and regulatory bodies.
Independent, detail-oriented, creative, tenacious, flexibility and a team player are essential characteristics.
Demonstrated PFMEA, Process Qualification and Validation expertise.
Strong knowledge of ISO13485 is required.
Knowledge of ISO9001 and/or 21CFR Part 820 is desired.
Travel: Minimal
Director of AI Engineering for Manufacturing/Quality
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
Job Details:Job Description:
About Altera
Altera is a global leader in FPGA and programmable logic solutions, enabling a broad range of markets including data center, communications, automotive, aerospace, and industrial. As we scale our global manufacturing and quality operations to support next-generation programmable devices, we're seeking an AI-savvy engineering leader to transform the way we use data, algorithms and automation in fabrication, assembly, test, and quality systems.
Role Summary
In the role of Director of AI Engineering for Manufacturing & Quality, you will lead a global team responsible for architecture, development, deployment and scaling of artificial intelligence, machine learning and analytics solutions that enhance manufacturing yield, process reliability, quality assurance and operational productivity. You'll collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, data/IT, and product engineering teams to build and integrate data-driven solutions across wafer fab, packaging/test, OSAT supply chain and final product delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Define the vision and roadmap for AI/ML initiatives across manufacturing and quality domains (fab, packaging, test, OSAT, final product).
Build and lead a global team of data scientists, ML engineers, software engineers and manufacturing/quality-domain experts to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.
Architect infrastructure and platforms for large-scale data ingestion, real-time analytics, predictive models, root-cause diagnostics, anomaly detection, visual inspection, and process optimization.
Collaborate with manufacturing operations, packaging/test engineering, OSAT partners, quality assurance, reliability engineering, and supply chain teams to identify high-value use-cases (yield improvement, defect reduction, cycle time reduction, scrap minimization, predictive maintenance).
Oversee the design and deployment of machine learning models, computer vision systems (for visual inspection), advanced statistical analytics, digital twins, and process simulation, with the goal of converting data insights into action.
Drive integration of AI solutions into manufacturing lines and quality systems: pilot to scale to sustain, ensuring interoperability, monitoring, MLOps practices, model governance, data integrity, and business value realization.
Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance of AI/ML solutions: yield lift, defect rate reduction, on-time release, cost per unit reduction, quality escapes, cycle-time improvements. Provide regular executive updates on progress, ROI, and strategic alignment.
Build cross-functional partnerships with IT/data platform teams, manufacturing automation/industry 4.0 initiatives, supply chain analytics, and product engineering to ensure data architecture, tooling, and governance are aligned to AI strategy.
Identify, evaluate and deploy emerging technologies (edge AI, computer vision, deep learning, reinforcement learning, digital twin, IoT sensor fusion) to maintain competitive advantage and manufacturing leadership.
Manage budget, resource allocation, vendor/consulting relationships, and staffing for the AI engineering organization.
Cultivate a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement: lead capability building, mentorship, and alignment of team goals with organizational objectives.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
12+ years of experience in advanced analytics, machine learning, AI engineering or software engineering within manufacturing, quality, or semiconductor industry environments, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
Demonstrated success developing and deploying AI/ML solutions at scale: predictive maintenance, visual inspection, yield optimization, defect reduction, or manufacturing productivity improvements.
Strong technical hands-on background: data science, ML model development, MLOps, computer vision, sensor data, edge computing, big data platforms.
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, semiconductor backend/OSAT flows, yield/yield-risk metrics, process control, automation, statistical process control.
Excellent strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership and business acumen: ability to translate manufacturing/quality problems into AI solutions, measure business value and drive change.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills: able to present to senior leadership, influence technical and business partners, and lead a global team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or packaging/test environments (fab, OSAT, test floor, quality escapes).
Familiarity with FPGA or programmable logic device manufacturing flows, high-volume manufacturing, multi-site operations, supply chain constraints and quality challenges.
Experience with Industry 4.0 initiatives, smart factory, IoT sensor networks, digital twins, edge AI deployments.
Knowledge of cloud and on-premise data architectures, big data tools (Hadoop/Spark), ML platforms (TensorFlow, PyTorch), MLOps frameworks, and data governance.
Experience managing vendor/consulting engagements, AI tool evaluation & procurement, and building enterprise-grade AI platforms.
Prior experience scaling global engineering teams, driving culture change, and embedding analytics capability into manufacturing/quality functions.
Job Type: RegularShift:Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location:San Jose, California, United StatesAdditional Locations:Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Auto-ApplyDirector of Quality
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
Job DescriptionQuality Director
A respected, mid-sized hospital in California is seeking an experienced leader to direct its Quality and Patient Safety programs. This position offers the chance to make a lasting impact in an organization that values collaboration, accountability, and patient-centered excellence.
About the Role
The Exec Director of Quality and Patient Safety oversees all hospital-wide efforts to improve outcomes, strengthen safety culture, and maintain regulatory readiness.
This leader will partner closely with executives, physicians, and department heads to drive performance improvement and ensure that the hospital consistently meets and exceeds state and national standards.
The role includes oversight of Joint Commission readiness, event review and follow-up, and mentoring a skilled team that turns data into meaningful action. It's an opportunity to build on a strong foundation and help shape the future of care quality for the organization.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain the hospital's Quality and Patient Safety Plan.
Lead the team responsible for data analysis, event tracking, and quality reporting.
Partner with medical staff and department leaders to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
Ensure ongoing readiness for Joint Commission and regulatory surveys.
Provide coaching, education, and mentorship in quality improvement tools and techniques.
Build partnerships across nursing, medical, and administrative areas to strengthen accountability and collaboration.
Promote a culture where safety, transparency, and learning drive every process.
Qualifications
Current license in a clinical discipline (RN strongly preferred)
Certified Professional in Health Care Quality (CPHQ) required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
Minimum five (5) years of experience in hospital-based quality and patient safety leadership
Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills
Location Highlights
Located in California this area offers a rare blend of affordability and quality of life.
Residents enjoy clean air, friendly neighborhoods, excellent public schools, and a cost of living that's far lower than most major metro regions in the state.
It's an ideal spot for families and professionals who want the California lifestyle - without the traffic, congestion, or sky-high housing costs.
You'll be within driving distance of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Yosemite, and the Central Coast, making it easy to balance a rewarding career with an enjoyable lifestyle.
Quality Manager (NVD)
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
Foxconn is seeking an experienced Quality Manager with strong SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and PCBA manufacturing experience to lead quality assurance (QA) activities across electronics, mechanical and system-level manufacturing processes. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing yield and failure data, driving root cause investigations and leading corrective and preventive actions. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure continuous quality improvement and compliance with industry standards.
Key Job Responsibilities Include:
Oversee and manage all QA operations including inspections, product reliability, supplier management and root cause analysis.
Lead, mentor, and develop the QA team to build a high-performance, accountable, and continuous improvement culture.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders through regular quality reviews, action plans, and reporting.
Champion quality improvement initiatives, preventive actions, and resolution of customer complaints.
Lead internal audits and manage external audits or certifications in compliance with industry standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated training programs.
Drive quality improvements in SMT and PCBA processes, ensuring robust defect analysis, yield improvement and process stability.
Required Qualifications Include:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in QA, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Hands-on experience with SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex quality data.
Proficiency in quality standards such as IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600.
Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Proven success in managing cross-functional teams and driving change in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Demonstrated resilience under pressure and excellent collaboration skills across departments.
Proficient in MS Office tools, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong leadership, problem solving and teamwork capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
Experience working with quality standards such as IATF 16949, ISO 26262, or ISO 13485.
Formal certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or equivalent.
Ability to speak any of the following languages is a plus (Mandarin, Spanish or Vietnamese).
Salary Range: $110,000/annum - $140,000/annum
Auto-ApplyQA Delivery Manager
Quality manager job in Monterey, CA
This company is excited to offer career opportunities within our fast growing organization. Our mission - "Helping people throughout life's journey" and the vision to be the trusted partner for improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. They are a "Top 25" non-profit provider under the AbilityOne Program. This company serves to help people with disabilities find meaningful employment in multiple business service lines in 14 states, including internationally. The IT teams maintains government and commercial contracts and has been honored with numerous awards for service excellence and supporting employee morale. The IT team is a primary federal contractor for DMDC for DoD, where our focus is on identity management and software development credentialing, and personnel security and benefits. They offer competitive compensation and benefits package.
Position Summary:
QA Delivery Manager I wiill manage a team performing quality assurance activities for a portfolio of software development projects. Provide oversight and guidance to the development of project Software QA Plans and the implementation of procedures that conform to the requirements of the contract. Provide an independent assessment of how the project's software development process is being implemented relative to the defined process and recommends methods to optimize the organization's process.
Qualifications:
Degree Requirement: Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field experience. May substitute equivalent combination of education and experience.
Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience testing web/desktop/embedded platforms, endpoints and software certifications. 3+ years of direct staff management experience.
Experience working in different software development frameworks (i.e. waterfall, iterative, agile, etc.).
Solid experience with software testing principles and testing tools.
Successfully managed hybrid and distributed teams.
Working experience with database testing, at least with one of the following: SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres.
Working knowledge of automation at the API, UI and Integration levels for different platforms.
Working knowledge of various programming languages: C, C++, C#, .NET, Java and PHP.
Knowledge of bug tracking, version control, build automation and test case control systems (e.g. JIRA, SVN, GIT, Eclipse, Jenkins).
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, critical thinking and teamwork in addressing decisions and resolving issues.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.
U. S. Citizenship required per government contract.
Some travel may be required, up to 10% of the time.
Director, Product Quality
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
Who We Are
Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple indications. We are looking for exceptional engineers and key team members. Our incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators, and industry leaders bring years of experience from the top healthcare companies in the world, including: Intuitive, Auris, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Verb Surgical, Mako, Think Surgical, Medrobotics, and Hansen. We are looking for talented, motivated and ambitious team members to revolutionize robotic surgery.
About The Team
As part of the Quality team at Noah Medical, you will be at the center of innovation and compliance in medical robotics. We are a dynamic, data-driven, interdisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to surpassing regulatory standards set by the FDA and international bodies. Our team thrives on overcoming hurdles, driving efficiency into our processes, and implementing robust yet agile quality management systems that fosters innovation ensuring that our products make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Join us in our journey as we continue to set new benchmarks, break barriers, and shape the future of medical robotics.
A Day In The Life Of Our Director, Product Quality
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance to QA/RA and FDA requirements in all areas of Mfg-Ops
Communicate any concerns
Support internal QA/RA, QMS, registrar, FDA, State of CA, and other quality and compliance related audits
Product Acceptance and Release:
Ensure manufacturing processes and products consistently meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Lead all aspects related to product acceptance and release activities.
Implement and maintain robust quality control measures to uphold a high standard of product quality.
Drive improvement in Manf by at least monthly analyzing NCR data and collaborating with extended team and tracking projects as needed
DHR, FQC and PMI:
Oversea and improve DHR and PMC process
Managing resourcing and timely execution of requirements to Mfg-Ops schedules
Ensure needed Product Quality and No Escape of quality issue from Manufacturing Ops
Support, Manager, Standardize and Improve product quality at company owned facilities
Process Validations and Continuous Improvement:
Guide and lead the team during the product development phase, emphasizing process validations.
Investigate and address nonconformances promptly to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Manage changes in the manufacturing process with a focus on quality, ensuring proper validation and documentation.
Quality Oversight and Program Management:
Ensure the quality oversight of manufacturing processes, production test methods/specifications, and finished product release activities.
Manage and improve the Product Bioburden program, emphasizing the importance of quality at every stage.
Partner with manufacturing to ensure appropriate facilities for the production of medical devices are established and maintained.
Collaborate / drive manage effectively, sterilization, contract manufacturers and other suppliers to ensure alignment with quality standards.
Collaborate and improve product quality and Mfg OIps
Sterility Assurance and Annual Validations:
Oversee sterility assurance processes, emphasizing the importance of integrity and sterility in medical devices.
Plan, execute, and document annual sterilization validations, reinforcing adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Improve overall quality processes associated with Product Quality
Team Leadership and Development:
Provide visionary leadership to a team of engineers and quality professionals.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards.
Actively coach and mentor staff on the principles of quality excellence.
Establish strong working relationships to ensure product quality at every stage of the manufacturing process.
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Projects:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on qualification, process capability, and process improvement projects.
Encourage a collaborative approach to quality initiatives.
Quality Culture Advocacy:
Actively champion a quality culture throughout the organization.
Provide hands-on guidance and leadership to instill a commitment to quality in all team members.
Participate enthusiastically in QE/QMS activities, contributing to the overall quality culture.
Other related duties and assignments not indicated above
About You
BS in Engineering or Technology, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years of work experience in the medical device field with at least 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience in production environments that meet world class regulatory requirements such as ISO/FDA Quality Management System requirements.
Management experience in inspection/test method development and validation.
Experience with Risk Analysis, FMEAs, Hazard Analysis, GD & T requirements.
Experienced with statistical skills to define/train on test sample size and data analysis techniques.
Experienced in Microsoft Office and other software tools such as Google Suite, Jama, and ePLM/eQMS systems, or equivalent.
Must have attention to details, be a self-starter, a team builder, and excellent in verbal and written communication.
Preferred but not required: experience with Software Validation, with both disposable/sterile devices and capital/electronic equipment.
Certifications: ASQ CQE certifications, 6 Sigma, ISO Auditing, etc., are a plus.
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Pay Transparency
The Pay Range for this position is listed. Noah Medical offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.
Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors such as location as permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
California Pay Range
$193,000 - $242,000 USD
Benefits & Perks (For Full Time Employees):
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision + HSA and FSA options
Equity & Bonus Program
Life Insurance (company paid & supplemental) and Disability insurance
Mental health support through medical insurance programs
Legal and Pet Insurance
12+ paid holidays, 15-20 days of PTO + sick time
Paid parental leave
In-office snacks and beverages
In-office lunch stipend
Learning & Development Opportunities: On-demand online training and book reimbursement
Team building and company organized social and celebration events
Noah Medical may offer remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements within the state of California depending on the specific team and/or role where applicable.
Noah Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for our employees. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital or protected military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Please visit our Careers Page to view our latest openings.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE -
Please do not outreach to any managers or submit any resumes without a signed agreement from Talent Acquisition. Resumes shared with anyone at Noah Medical without a signed agreement will be considered your gift to us and
no fee will be paid.
Auto-ApplyFood Safety & Quality Manager
Quality manager job in Gonzales, CA
Alta-Tesse, a subsidiary of Tessemae's LLC
JOB TITLE: Food Safety & Quality Manager
EMPLOYER: Alta-Tesse
DEPARTMENT: R&D
REPORTS TO: Director of Plant Operations
SUMMARY: Alta-Tesse is a high-performing manufacturer, innovator, and distributer of fresh prepared foods. We put our customers first in everything that we do, and we govern ourselves with the values of teamwork, respect, empathy, quality, innovation, and accountability.
The Food Safety and Quality (FSQ)) Manager is a critical member of the management team in ensuring that food products produced and sourced by Tessemae's meet the company's and regulatory authorities' standards. The FSQ Manager develops and maintains quality, safety and environmental policies and manage audit and certification requirements. He/she will lead the quality assurance team and support manufacturing operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality
Owner of Alta-Tesse's Primus GFS program, including continuously improving policies and procedures
Owner of Alta-Tesse's Food Safety and HAACP Plans including continuously improving these systems per regulatory requirements such as FSMA, etc.
Lead and manage daily quality activities and requirements per Alta-Tesse's Primus GFS program including maintaining all required QA records
Ensure all company food safety and quality procedures are documented and followed correctly at all times
Conduct and coordinate in house and 3
rd
party lab testing
Monitor and verify quality information pertaining to all inbound materials, completed finished goods for outbound shipments
Collaborate with Customer Happiness on any escalated quality or food safety consumer issues
Lead all cross functional teams required for the resolution of any escalated quality or food safety issues
Conduct monthly GMP Audits and lead the cross functional operations teams on corrective action plans
Sanitation
Manage daily sanitation process for manufacturing and non-manufacturing areas of the facility
Ensure all scheduled sanitation activities are completed on-time and in accordance with defined procedures
Develop and continuously improve Alta-Tesse's SSOPs to ensure the highest level of sanitation
Training
Develop and maintain training as per SQF and FSMA requirements for quality, food safety and safety programs to all Alta-Tesse's employees
Provide required training to all associates that support the manufacturing process: sourcing, planning, manufacturing, batching, warehouse, R&D, eCommerce, maintenance, and sanitation
Support, develops and delivers new employee onboarding
Additional Responsibilities
Develop a culture of Continuous Improvement by utilizing process improvement and problem-solving techniques (SPC, LEAN, SIX SIGMA)
Participate in external organizations or committees such as quality, scientific or industry groups
Collaborate with contract manufacturing partners on compliance to company product standards
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage QA and Sanitation team performance.
Lead cross-functional work to update or create SOPs as required by business changes.
Develop all Primus programs and road maps to ensure successful passing and completion of audits.
Conduct meetings day of audit with Auditors from Primus, FDA, and all other 3
rd
party auditing bodies.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
A minimum of 5-7 years of quality and food safety experience, with management level experience in HACCP, FSMS, preferred.
Certified PCQI
Bachelor's Degree in food science, physical sciences, engineering, or quality assurance
Comprehensive knowledge and previous experience with HACCP, GMP, GFSI, FSMS, SQF, FSSC 22000, Primus GFS, FDA and/or USDA audits desirable
Experience working in a produce focused facility
Experience with Safety Management and Environmental Compliance programs and certification
Must be flexible with work schedule to support growing operational requirements
Auto-ApplyQuality Manager (NVD)
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
Job Description
Foxconn is seeking an experienced Quality Manager with strong SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and PCBA manufacturing experience to lead quality assurance (QA) activities across electronics, mechanical and system-level manufacturing processes.
In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing yield and failure data, driving root cause investigations and leading corrective and preventive actions. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure continuous quality improvement and compliance with industry standards.
Key Job Responsibilities Include:
Oversee and manage all QA operations including inspections, product reliability, supplier management and root cause analysis.
Lead, mentor, and develop the QA team to build a high-performance, accountable, and continuous improvement culture.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders through regular quality reviews, action plans, and reporting.
Champion quality improvement initiatives, preventive actions, and resolution of customer complaints.
Lead internal audits and manage external audits or certifications in compliance with industry standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated training programs.
Drive quality improvements in SMT and PCBA processes, ensuring robust defect analysis, yield improvement and process stability.
Required Qualifications Include:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in QA, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Hands-on experience with SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex quality data.
Proficiency in quality standards such as IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600.
Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Proven success in managing cross-functional teams and driving change in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Demonstrated resilience under pressure and excellent collaboration skills across departments.
Proficient in MS Office tools, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong leadership, problem solving and teamwork capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
Experience working with quality standards such as IATF 16949, ISO 26262, or ISO 13485.
Formal certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or equivalent.
Ability to speak any of the following languages is a plus (Mandarin, Spanish or Vietnamese).
Salary Range: $110,000/annum - $140,000/annum
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Quality Manager, Power Electronics Products
Quality manager job in Cupertino, CA
Job Title: Quality Manager, Power Electronics Products
Reports To: VP of Global Quality
The Quality Manager (Power Electronics Products) position is to provide Quality Engineering service to one of our most important customer in the clean energy sector. Needs to ensure that all Products meet the stringent quality requirements and standards of the customer throughout the product lifecycle. This role acts as the primary Quality liaison between customers, Sales team, Plant quality teams, and Global engineering teams, driving compliances and meeting Customer Quality Requirements. The position will support NPI (New Product Introduction) Processes into Production release and Qualification at Customer and provide quality Support till EOL, with robust quality practices. The position requires expertise in FAT/SAT, DFMA, and advanced quality tools, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and quality management skills.
Quality Engineering experience in power electronics such as Power Distribution Systems (PDS), Switchgear electrical equipment, Transformers, DC/AC Energy Conversion modules, and Automatic Transfer Switches is Highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Customer & Internal Liaison
Serve as the main quality interface between customers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of quality issues.
Represent plant quality during customer audits, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with industry standards (like ISO) and regulations, such as UL.
Product Development & NPI
Lead quality planning and execution during NPI phases for new products (Transformers, PDS, Switchgear MV, ECM, Ultra Capacitors).
Collaborate with engineering teams in China and local manufacturing teams to ensure DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) principles are applied.
Validate product compliance with UL and other regulatory standards.
Manage stage-gate deliverables and quality milestones during product introduction.
Quality Assurance & Control
Develop and implement quality control plans for all product lines.
Conduct DFMEA/PFMEA and risk assessments during design and production phases.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodology.
Oversee supplier quality audits and qualification for critical components.
Continuous Improvement
Implement Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen initiatives to improve process capability and reduce defects.
Monitor KPIs and use SPC (Statistical Process Control) for trend analysis and improvement.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed quality documentation for NPI, FAT/SAT, and compliance audits.
Provide regular quality performance reports to senior management and customers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical /Mechanical Engineering)
5-8 years of experience in product quality management for complex power electronics products.
Experience in quality control, manufacturing, or quality engineering is necessary, with a preference for experience in the clean energy, renewable energy, or industrial sector.
Strong knowledge of FAT, SAT, DFMA, NPI processes, and UL certification.
Proficiency in quality tools: PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, 8D problem-solving.
Certifications: ASQ CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
Experience working with global teams (China collaboration highly desirable).
Preferred Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
Ability to analyze quality metrics and trends using statistical tools.
Strong Program Manager with QA
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
INENT Inc. focuses on understanding, addressing and resolving Talent Acquisition, Engagement and Management needs. The core team has over many years of experience in a variety of industries and management disciplines. We serve our clients with the highest level of service standards, never compromising our integrity and commitment to excellence. The products and services are targeted at niche markets in information technology, health care, Financial Services, government, education and other industries.
INENT Services Includes:
⢠Software Development The services offered cover Custom Software Development, Application Development, Web Application Development, Software Outsourcing, Website Design and Software Maintenance. Our goal is to deliver premium quality software development services and products while giving unmatched value to enterprises worldwide at an affordable cost.
⢠Staffing Solutions: INENT, Inc. provides full implementation, upgrade, support and staff augmentation services
Job Description
Location San Jose, CA
Pay Rate on corp to corp:
Duration: 6 months+
Strong Program Manager with QA
Urgent requirement Need (Strong Program Manager with QA Background) - who is immediate available.
strong QA background, who have some technical acumen and strong Program Management skills.
QualificationsLocation San Jose, CA
Pay Rate on corp to corp:
Duration: 6 months+
Strong Program Manager with QA
Urgent requirement Need (Strong Program Manager with QA Background) - who is immediate available.
strong QA background, who have some technical acumen and strong Program Management skills.
Additional Information
Thanks & Regards
BHAVANI
Inent Inc (Innovative Enabling Technologies Inc )
Tel: ************ Extn. 127
Fax No: ************
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Cathx Site Quality Lead
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
* Ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the manufacturing site to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve the quality policy objectives. * Provide daily oversight to the Quality staff at the manufacturing site with the exception of the Design assurance engineers.
* Ensure compliance with 21CFR820, ISO 13485, and EU MDR 2017/745 (the requirements) as applicable to CathX at the manufacturing site.
* Oversee the following activities at the site for on-time completion and compliance with requirements:
* Inspection, measuring and testing
* Nonconforming materials
* Complaints and RMA
* Corrective and preventive action
* Gemba walks and LPA
* Equipment and process validation
* Facility maintenance
* Environmental monitoring and testing
Auto-ApplyRN Quality Patient Safety Program Manager
Quality manager job in Santa Cruz, CA
Job Summary and Responsibilities SIGN-ON BONUS AND RELOCATION BONUS ELIGIBLE! JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE The primary function of the Quality/Patient Safety Program Manager Clinical License is to support, coordinate, and facilitate the quality management (QM), patient safety (PS) and regulatory performance improvement (PI) activities for the hospital and medical staff. This role also serves as a resource to employees, management, nursing directors, senior management, councils, physicians and teams on quality management activities and will handle patient sensitive and confidential
hospital information.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assists in the design, planning, implementation and coordination of quality management, patient safety and performance Improvement activities for assigned hospital and medical staff departments, committees, divisions, service lines and functions.
* Proactively coordinates and facilitates performance improvement teams to support key initiatives, including but not limited to, activities focused on clinical quality improvement, patient safety and risk reduction, patient experience, efficiency, FMEAS, root cause analyses and medical staff improvement (e.g. case review for peer review, OPPE, FPPE).
* Participates in an integral role to ensure compliance with CMS HIQRP/HOQRP, TJC, Leapfrog, etc., data collection and reporting of process and outcome measures.
* Facilitates development and implementation of data collection tools and processes including the ability to: identify data elements needed to complete appropriate measurement, perform data collection and abstraction per specifications, and validate data prior to submission or preview reports prior to publication.
* Facilitates meetings, presents data and reports, identifies key findings and assists with action plans and implementation.
* Maintains current knowledge of accreditation and licensing requirements and must be a resource to staff on these regulations in order to improve management of outcomes and ensure compliance.
* Assists with regulatory readiness and survey preparation activities including mock survey tracers.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
* Licensed Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Pharmacist, or other Licensed Clinical Staff and three (3) years clinical experience in an acute care setting
* Must be able to perform case reviews for medical staff peer review and medical and/or surgical Registry Abstraction
* One (1) year healthcare-related quality management/performance improvement experience (e.g., chart audit, PI team member, etc.)
Required Licensure and Certifications:
* Current state license in a clinical field in state of practice.
* Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or Healthcare Quality and Management Certification (HCQM), or Certificate of Professional Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (CPQPS) within 2 years of employment is required.
Where You'll Work
Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California's Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care comprehensive care in cardiac orthopedics oncology women's and children's services we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare. Comprehensive CareDominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican's services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County a Total Joint Replacement program and advanced neurological and endoscopic services. Dominican regularly receives 'A' grades for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group and has received national recognition for superior patient safety cardiac care and stroke treatment from Healthgrades a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.As Santa Cruz County's heart attack (STEMI) receiving center Dominican Hospital provides cutting edge cardiac care. The hospital's heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Groundbreaking cardiac procedures at Dominican include the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure which allows for heart valve replacement without opening a patient's chest.Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.
Product Quality Engineer
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
The application window is expected to close on: 12/05/2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Members of the Supply Chain organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.
What You'll Do
You are an advocate for New Product Introduction Quality and Field Quality across assigned product families, driving detailed quality improvements efforts through collaborative engagement with internal and external partners. You ensure New Product Introductions meet quality requirements through phase gate reviews. Your curiosity leads you to conduct data analysis deep dives, seeking to identify trends in field reliability performance, identify units for failure analysis, and coalesce data insights and visualization to assist engineering with the pursuit of root cause(s) and solutions to design and/or process solutions. In the pursuit of customer satisfaction, you continue to work with partnering organizations to implement product improvements that enhance field reliability and robustness. As the quality representative on critical issue teams, you assist in the management and closure of factory or field escalations. You can identify key lessons-learned and work to propagate known solutions across the existing product portfolio as well as into new product development with the goal of eliminating repeat occurrences. You ensure that Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) data is reviewed and compared to field trends, and you assist in managing factory yield performance in concert with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations team members to facilitate improvements as required to meet baseline quality metrics.
Who You'll Work With
You will work with the New Product Introduction Team such as Development Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing partners to ensure assigned product families meet or exceed the target quality and reliability requirements and performance metrics that are committed to the business. You will have the ability to inspire change and improve product quality in collaboration with a diverse multi-functional team while making a difference to Cisco's customers.
Who You Are
You excel at data analytics and can transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, suggesting conclusions, and supporting decision-making. You have good knowledge and understand how to measure and improve quality. You can lead individuals and teams to determine root cause of field failures. You can distill technical risk and provide an assessment and recommended path forward to maintain customer satisfaction and the quality of the Cisco brand. You can also determine if appropriate screens or containment actions should be implemented based on failure mechanism and data analysis until such time that long term corrective action(s) are put in place. You can prepare technical reports, summarize key take-aways, and communicate overall quality status with appropriate Quality, Manufacturing, Business Ops and Engineering teams in an effective manner. You are experienced with change implementation, qualifications, and product or process transitions. You help the organization develop and promote proactive culture to meet internal and external customer requirements. You work well with functional groups at all levels to address and resolve critical product and customer issues.
Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial) with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a related industry is required. Alternatively, a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience will be considered.
* Engineering principles of electronics, mechanics, knowledge of product design, manufacturing and test process technologies used in the development and production of advanced electronic hardware.
* Advanced data analysis & visualization. Must be capable of managing large, multi-variate data sets, and trend analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
* Excellent problem-solving skills, including working knowledge and experience applying 8D Issue Resolution Process methodologies.
* Extensive experience driving detailed quality improvements, while engaging collaboratively with both internal key stakeholders as well as external customers and partners.
* Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Operations, Assembly Process, Test Process, and Hardware Engineering teams to analyze yield loss and develop solutions for yield improvement, validating all solutions prior to implementation into the factory environment.
* Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.
* Certified Quality Engineer certification (ASQ) is highly desired.
* Must be well versed with all Microsoft office applications. A high level of Excel proficiency is required.
* Experience with Mini-tab, JMP, Spotfire and Tableau is highly desired.
* Excellent interpersonal skills in all forms - written & verbal communications, ability to understand your audience and present technical content to non-technical and technical team members as well as company leadership.
* Ability to propose innovative approaches, tackle transformation of legacy business processes, negotiate and influence outcomes.
* Good knowledge of data analytics tools. While this position is largely focused on the quality performance of hardware platforms, a knowledge of software quality is very helpful. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and business process automation is preferred
**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
The starting salary range posted for this position is $122,200.00 to $154,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$122,200.00 - $177,900.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$108,700.00 - $158,400.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Distinguished Product Quality Engineer
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions grounded in open standards. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs' Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL , Ethernet, PCIe , and UALink⢠semiconductor-based technologies with the company's COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. Discover more at *******************
Role Overview
As a Distinguished Product Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of Astera Labs' advanced high-speed (SerDes PAM4 and optical-integrated) semiconductor products across their lifecycle - from design through high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. You will be the primary quality interface for integrated circuit (IC) NPI-related activities, including assessing test coverage, design quality risks, and other NPI quality considerations.
This NPI role will also lead the development and implementation of IC diagnostic test strategies, collaborate in defining diagnostic coverage metrics, and work with internal engineering teams to enable robust debug methodologies across leading-edge process technologies (16nm to
Key Responsibilities
Driving Product Quality Engineering: Work with operations, firmware, and other internal engineering teams to drive product quality improvements both as part of NPI activities and volume manufacturing. This role will participate in various NPI engineering reviews to ensure exit criteria are met, new product issues and learnings are addressed, and production issues are driven to root cause. Work with the operations engineering teams to build data systems and infrastructure to eliminate outliers, predict quality trends, and identify product quality opportunities that will improve customer outcomes. Develop signature analysis techniques to identify systemic root causes by leveraging advanced AI and/or ML techniques where appropriate.
Leading NPI Quality-Related Validation & Issue Debugging: Lead the debugging of complex hardware, firmware, and software issues as part of quality team activities during NPI and high-volume production, leveraging diagnostic hooks and advanced debug tools. Develop and maintain automated diagnostic tools to scale and drive reuse across multiple product families. Partner with operations engineering to improve diagnostic efficiency, reduce overkill/retest, and improve product yield and quality. Integrate diagnostics into silicon lifecycle management, firmware release, and reliability tracking to proactively detect degradation or field reliability risks.
Interoperability & System-Level Support: Work with field, firmware, and internal engineering teams to ensure interoperability, diagnostic transparency, and robust field debug capability.
Diagnostic Test Development: Define and drive the deployment of diagnostic test plans, fixtures, tools, and methodologies needed for fault isolation of customer returns in PCIe, CXL, UCIe, Ethernet, and other high-speed switching products. Fan out the most successful tools for broader application in high-volume manufacturing and troubleshooting of NPI (New Products) qualification failures or field application issues.
Embedded Silicon Agent Champion: Drive the external selection or internal development of embedded silicon agents to monitor temperature, voltage, noise, process, timing, etc., at the block level on-chip. Work with design teams on implementation. Collaborate with validation and design teams to debug these features in the lab during the post-silicon phase. Partner with firmware teams to leverage these features for real-time adaptive behavior. Partner with software teams to process the data and create accessible and actionable diagnostic conclusions.
Design DFT Review: Work with design, operations engineering, and system validation teams to drive early Design-for-Testability (DFT) and diagnostic capabilities with design and product engineering teams. Coordinate block-by-block-level reviews to ensure no gaps in coverage and that all prior lessons learned are applied.
Advanced Packaging Diagnostics: Develop diagnostic methodologies for MCM, 3DIC, and optical interconnect packages, including die-to-die and heterogeneous integration interfaces needed to diagnose, isolate, and ensure high-quality products.
Skills and Experience
Deep experience with digital and SerDes high-speed protocols (PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL, UCIe, Ethernet/SerDes) and system-level validation methodologies.
Direct and deep experience working with embedded silicon diagnostic agents.
Experience working with engineering teams creating product characterization and test plans, test programs, and collaborating with the greater engineering community to obtain and analyze data across process, voltage, and temperature to evaluate semiconductor products.
Hands-on experience with lab debug tools (protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, BERTs, error injection frameworks).
Proficiency in scripting and software development (Python, C/C++, Java, or similar) for diagnostic automation and data analysis.
Proven ability to analyze complex test data, identify root causes, and implement systemic solutions.
Familiarity with semiconductor test flows (ATE, system-level test, characterization, production validation).
Experience with advanced packaging technologies (MCM, 3DIC, optical) and their diagnostic/test challenges.
Strong communication skills for collaborating across design, product, test, and customer teams.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional decisions and drive quality improvements at the organizational level.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a high-caliber product engineering team.
Minimum of 10 years within a product or diagnostics engineering team with successful deployment of semiconductor devices into production.
Strong academic/technical background in electrical engineering; Bachelor's required, Master's preferred. Experience with diagnostic firmware and test development methodologies.
Knowledge of advanced techniques for anomaly detection in diagnostic/test data.
Track record of leadership in new product introduction (NPI) for complex, high-speed semiconductor products.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.
Auto-ApplyQuality Engineering Technician
Quality manager job in San Jose, CA
Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It's time to build.
The Quality Technician will verify that incoming and in-process material meets Figure AI drawings and specifications. They will be responsible for the inspection of material and the coordination of MRB activities, including data input, reporting, and logistics associated with material dispositions. This person will also administer the calibration system, ensuring that measuring and test equipment is within its calibration due date. The Quality Technician will work closely with Quality Engineering to provide reports, charts, graphs, etc., to monitor and improve product quality. The successful candidate must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to work independently. The candidate must establish and maintain a professional working relationship with line supervisors, operators, and other shop floor stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Inspection/verification of in-process Figure AI-built material
Manage nonconforming material through the MRB process to ensure that nonconforming material is identified, appropriately dispositioned, tracked, and reported
Take the lead on initiating containment activities for production quality issues
Conduct root cause investigation and resolution of daily production and scrap material quality issues
Provide data input and output reports to assist in quality improvement activities
Coordinate calibration activities for go/no-go gauges and other quality tools used in the production process
Provide mechanical measurement support to identify or solve potential material issues for production parts
Actively support getting parts measured for FAI purposes
Requirements:
3-5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Quality Control environment
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 or TS16949 is a plus
Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings
Able to use basic measurement tools such as pin gauges, bore gauges, calipers, and micrometers
Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite
Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $35 - $50/hr.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
Auto-ApplyProduct Quality Manager- iPad
Quality manager job in Cupertino, CA
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don't just build products-we create the kind of wonder that has revolutionized entire industries. The diversity of our teams inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it.
Apple seeks an individual with the skills to strategically identify and drive corrective actions for the top issues affecting the iPad product family. In this position, you will have responsibility for Watch products throughout the program lifecycle, with the goal of identifying and driving improvements to product quality. This position partners with Engineering, Product Design, Operations, AppleCare, and component teams. This is a key role to support ongoing quality improvement for an exciting product. Strong technical, presentation, and organizational skills are essential.
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Food Safety & Quality Manager
Quality manager job in Gonzales, CA
Alta-Tesse, a subsidiary of Tessemae's LLC
JOB TITLE: Food Safety & Quality Manager
EMPLOYER: Alta-Tesse
DEPARTMENT: R&D
REPORTS TO: Director of Plant Operations
SUMMARY: Alta-Tesse is a high-performing manufacturer, innovator, and distributer of fresh prepared foods. We put our customers first in everything that we do, and we govern ourselves with the values of teamwork, respect, empathy, quality, innovation, and accountability.
The Food Safety and Quality (FSQ)) Manager is a critical member of the management team in ensuring that food products produced and sourced by Tessemae's meet the company's and regulatory authorities' standards. The FSQ Manager develops and maintains quality, safety and environmental policies and manage audit and certification requirements. He/she will lead the quality assurance team and support manufacturing operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality
Owner of Alta-Tesse's Primus GFS program, including continuously improving policies and procedures
Owner of Alta-Tesse's Food Safety and HAACP Plans including continuously improving these systems per regulatory requirements such as FSMA, etc.
Lead and manage daily quality activities and requirements per Alta-Tesse's Primus GFS program including maintaining all required QA records
Ensure all company food safety and quality procedures are documented and followed correctly at all times
Conduct and coordinate in house and 3rd party lab testing
Monitor and verify quality information pertaining to all inbound materials, completed finished goods for outbound shipments
Collaborate with Customer Happiness on any escalated quality or food safety consumer issues
Lead all cross functional teams required for the resolution of any escalated quality or food safety issues
Conduct monthly GMP Audits and lead the cross functional operations teams on corrective action plans
Sanitation
Manage daily sanitation process for manufacturing and non-manufacturing areas of the facility
Ensure all scheduled sanitation activities are completed on-time and in accordance with defined procedures
Develop and continuously improve Alta-Tesse's SSOPs to ensure the highest level of sanitation
Training
Develop and maintain training as per SQF and FSMA requirements for quality, food safety and safety programs to all Alta-Tesse's employees
Provide required training to all associates that support the manufacturing process: sourcing, planning, manufacturing, batching, warehouse, R&D, eCommerce, maintenance, and sanitation
Support, develops and delivers new employee onboarding
Additional Responsibilities
Develop a culture of Continuous Improvement by utilizing process improvement and problem-solving techniques (SPC, LEAN, SIX SIGMA)
Participate in external organizations or committees such as quality, scientific or industry groups
Collaborate with contract manufacturing partners on compliance to company product standards
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage QA and Sanitation team performance.
Lead cross-functional work to update or create SOPs as required by business changes.
Develop all Primus programs and road maps to ensure successful passing and completion of audits.
Conduct meetings day of audit with Auditors from Primus, FDA, and all other 3rd party auditing bodies.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
A minimum of 5-7 years of quality and food safety experience, with management level experience in HACCP, FSMS, preferred.
Certified PCQI
Bachelor's Degree in food science, physical sciences, engineering, or quality assurance
Comprehensive knowledge and previous experience with HACCP, GMP, GFSI, FSMS, SQF, FSSC 22000, Primus GFS, FDA and/or USDA audits desirable
Experience working in a produce focused facility
Experience with Safety Management and Environmental Compliance programs and certification
Must be flexible with work schedule to support growing operational requirements
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