Job description for QA Manager (Semiconductor Industry) at Silicon Box
Position Summary:
The QA Manager (PQC and SQE) will be responsible for leading and overseeing product quality control, supplier quality management and inspection processes, ensuring full compliance with applicable quality standards and customer requirements, while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation. The incumbent is expected to provide strong leadership and demonstrate deep technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the QA team responsible for Process Quality Control (PQC), including incoming, in-process, and outgoing inspection activities.
Develop, implement, and improve quality control procedures to ensure material and product conformance to specifications.
Ensure company-wide compliance with ISO, IATF, and customer-specific quality standards.
Design and maintain inspection frameworks, tools, and control plans to support production quality.
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues and uphold customer satisfaction.
Oversee and analyze quality metrics, initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and drive root cause investigations using tools such as 8D, SPC, and FMEA.
Manage quality documentation systems and reporting structures to enable effective tracking and traceability.
Play a key role in new product and process introductions, ensuring robust quality validation and safe ramp-up.
Train, coach, and evaluate QA staff to build a high-performing and quality-focused team.
Drive continuous improvement projects and support audits (internal, customer, and certification bodies).
Lead MRB & Change Control in process, machine & tool, method and metrology, etc.
Oversee and manage to control & sustain suppliers’ quality control by analysing COC, address key control items and suppliers’ audit.
Other ad-hoc activities assigned by the reporting manager.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering discipline.
Minimum 10 years of QA experience in semiconductor manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a managerial or team lead role.
Strong knowledge in inspection planning, engineering drawings, and deployment of metrology tools such as OGP and custom inspection jigs.
Hands-on experience with MSA, GR&R, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, 8D, and quality software tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, SAP, Tableau).
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to drive quality culture across functions.
Excellent communication skills with a commitment to delivering high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction.
