Quality Assurance Manager

Salary: $130,000–$155,000 annually, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in semiconductor, high-purity, or precision manufacturing to lead and strengthen quality systems at its Hayward, CA facility. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring someone who understands the quality demands of semiconductor manufacturing, including stringent cleanliness requirements, precision components, controlled manufacturing processes, and customer-specific quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical quality expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and experience working directly with manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities: Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable industry standards. Oversee quality activities supporting semiconductor, high-purity, and precision manufacturing operations. Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection processes to ensure product quality and compliance. Lead internal, external, and customer audits, including corrective actions and follow-up activities. Manage CAPA, nonconformances, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D. Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to resolve production and supplier quality issues. Support quality requirements related to cleanroom environments, contamination control, and high-purity components. Maintain quality documentation, change control processes, and inspection records. Develop and improve quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection processes. Lead, mentor, and develop Quality team members. Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and implement improvements to strengthen overall manufacturing performance.

Required Qualifications: 7+ years of progressive Quality experience within a manufacturing environment. Previous Quality Manager or Quality leadership experience, including direct responsibility for quality personnel and daily manufacturing quality. Strong experience in semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor equipment/components, high-purity manufacturing, or closely related precision manufacturing environments. Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems. Hands-on experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, nonconformance management, audits, and corrective actions. Experience overseeing manufacturing inspection activities and resolving production-related quality issues. Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing teams. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor in a hands-on leadership capacity. Highly Preferred Experience supporting semiconductor OEMs or equipment manufacturers. Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, components, and assemblies. Experience with cleanroom operations, contamination control, or high-purity manufacturing processes. ISO 13485 experience. Experience with precision inspection, metrology, supplier quality, and customer quality requirements. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.