Staff Quality Engineer

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Date: Apr 25, 2024

Location: Newbury Park, CA, US

Company: Skyworks

 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

 

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 72489 

Job Description

Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.  As an Automotive Quality Engineer (AQE), you will be working to implement automotive-oriented processes and best practices, identifying gaps against internal and external quality standards, and addressing these gaps in collaboration with Operations and Process, Product, and Quality Engineering Groups at Skyworks in Newbury Park, CA.  The work will directly support the wafer fabrication operation that produces Compound Semiconductor RF and mobile communication devices including HBT, BiFET, and BiHEMT technologies. This position will also work with his/her AQE counterpart in our Woburn, MA facility to harmonize business processes, achieve compliance with automotive standards, and implement customer-specific requirements (CSRs).

Responsibilities

Key Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Drive implementation and compliance with internal and external automotive flow requirements.

  • Be an integral part of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) business process.
  • Drive resolution of quality issues for automotive products utilizing appropriate problem-solving methodologies including 8D.
  • Help respond to customer automotive surveys.
  • Drive and maintain Process flow, PFMEA, and Production control plan linkages through the use of commercial software/systems.
  • Drive and coordinate the Automotive Clean Launch Program.
  • Be an active member of the Problem Lot Disposition (PLD) team and Technical Review Board (TRB).
  • Perform VDA6.3 process audits of internal manufacturing processes.
  • Coordinate and support automotive customer audits.

Required Experience and Skills

  • BS or MS degree in engineering or physical sciences (BS + 8 or MS + 6 years of experience)
  • Working knowledge of ISO9001, IATF16949 and VDA6.3 standards.
  • Working knowledge of SPC, MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP and 8D problem-solving methodology.
  • Prior experience in semiconductor fabrication, automotive, or similar manufacturing environments.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, results-oriented, and goal-driven.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (roughly 10 to 20% of the time).

Preferred Experience and Skills

  • ASQ certified Quality Engineer or ASQ Six Sigma green or black belt certifications.

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $110,600 - $210,600 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. 

 

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.


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