Sr. Staff Engineer, Quality

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the existing Ayar Labs QMS (ISO 9001 based).
• Continually refine SOPs and Work Instructions to eliminate bottlenecks and reflect the increasing complexity of optical semiconductor integration.
• Further refine and develop various Quality Management Systems including Document Control, Material Review Board, Change Action Board, Calibration, Product Traceability and Product Issue Resolution Systems including 8D’s.
• Further define and implement the "Stage-Gate" process for all hardware and software products.
• Ensure that no product moves from R&D to production without meeting the maturity metrics defined in our QMS.
• Ensure all “Stage-Gate” documentation including product definition specifications, PRD, ERD, etc., meet Quality Requirements.
• Define FMEA processes to be utilized across the company. Ensure both DFMEA (Design) and PFMEA (Process) are followed by all product lines.
• Define necessary procedures to ensure all design and Supplier quality management.
• Ensure all external partners (Foundries, OSATs, CMs) are onboarded and managed according to QMS requirements.
• IQC/OQC Strategy: Define and enforce Incoming/Outgoing Quality Control requirements.
• Mange Product Quality in one or more Ayar Labs Product Lines.
• Drive Design and manufacturing teams to ensure Quality is built into our products from day one.
• Actively Manage FMEA both Process and FMEA.
• Yield & SPC Monitoring: Establish real-time data hooks into our partners. Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) and First Pass Yield (FPY) to proactively identify trends before they become field issues.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 7 to 10 years in Quality/Engineering or Operations, in the semiconductor and/or electronics industries.
• FMS Proficiency: Deep experience managing and auditing an established QMS (ISO 9001 or IATF 16949).
• Technical Breadth: Strong understanding of Semiconductor manufacturing and/or advanced packaging.
• Fabless Expertise: Deep experience managing quality through External Foundries, OSATs, and Tier 1 Contract Manufacturers.
• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: MS in Electrical Engineering, Optical Sciences, Physics, or a related technical discipline.