Qualtiy Assurance Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer will ensure that all materials, in-process work, and finished products consistently meet defined quality standards. They will perform IQC and OQC inspections, document control, change control evaluation, and internal auditing.

Responsibilities

• Inspection
• Receive and sample-inspect incoming materials, components, and sub-assemblies against defined specifications (IQC)
• Operate measurement equipment including calipers, microscopes, and fiber-alignment tools at the inspection workstation
• Perform final acceptance inspection on finished products prior to shipment (OQC)
• Document Control
• Verify test reports, certificates of conformance, and labeling completeness
• Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) and coordinate quarantine or return-to-vendor (RTV) actions
• Log inspection data and maintain lot-traceability records
• Document Control
• Document SOPs, work instructions, inspection criteria, and engineering drawings
• Ensure obsolete documents are withdrawn from production and correctly archived
• Carefully manage document review cycles and remind document owners
• Review new or revised SOPs, test procedures, and inspection plans for technical accuracy and compliance
• Provide QE sign-off within the document approval workflow (ECO / DCO routing)
• Auditing
• Write audit reports documenting findings, observations, and opportunities for improvement (OFIs)
• Track corrective action closure from prior audit findings
• Conduct or support supplier quality audits and assess vendor quality systems
• Serve as host and liaison during customer or third-party certification audits
• Change Control
• Evaluate engineering change requests (ECRs/ECOs) for quality impact on product, process, and documentation
• Facilitate FMEA updates and risk assessments triggered by engineering changes
• Determine re-validation or re-qualification requirements resulting from changes
• Coverage of document updates, training, and material disposition in support of approved changes
• Monitor change implementation on the production floor and verify effectiveness prior to closure
• General Support Activities
• Support and maintain the company Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO standards
• Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product/test engineering, reliability, and operations to resolve quality issues
• Support/Work with external semiconductor manufacturing partners including wafer foundries and OSAT assembly/test suppliers to ensure product quality and process control
• Support supplier quality management activities including supplier qualification, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance monitoring
• Support failure analysis investigations including coordination with internal teams and external manufacturing partners
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including PLC process, quality planning, risk assessments, and manufacturing readiness
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation as required by the QMS
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, manufacturing partners, and supply chain

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role, preferably in a photonics, fabless semiconductor or electronics environment
• Hands-on experience conducting IQC and OQC inspections in a cleanroom or ESD-controlled environment
• Familiarity with optical or photonic device inspection is a plus
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management system requirements
• Experience supporting or participating in internal, supplier, or third-party certification audits
• Familiarity with document control principles and change control processes (ECO / ECR / DCO workflows)
• Exposure to FMEA, risk assessment methodologies, and corrective action processes
• Proficiency with measurement and inspection equipment (calipers, microscopes, fiber-alignment tools, or equivalent precision instruments)
• Experience working within a SharePoint DMS, ERP, or PLM system for document and change management
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities spanning hands-on floor work and administrative tasks
• Effective communicator across cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and regulatory
• Self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage time-sensitive document approval queues
• Comfortable working in a mixed environment including production floor, cleanroom, and office settings

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ISO 27001
• Familiarity with lot traceability, certificate of conformance (CoC) review, and OQC release processes
• Prior involvement in supplier qualification or vendor audit programs
• Experience working with semiconductor wafer fabrication, assembly, and test processes
• Experience managing quality interactions with semiconductor foundries and OSAT partners
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA/8D/SPC/Control Plan/Six Sigma
• Proficiency in English, with Mandarin advantage for frequent global communication

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation (Salary range $65,000 - $145,000)
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
• 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits and subsidies
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities