Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).
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Assistant Quality Assurance ManagerJob DescriptionJob Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Quality Assurance Manager to lead day-to-day quality operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards, managing Quality Engineers and Inspectors, driving CAPA and nonconformance resolution, supporting audits, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily quality activities on the production floor.
- Manage and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors.
- Drive CAPA, NCR, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure.
- Monitor quality performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with QMS, ISO 9001 requirements, SOPs, and control plans.
- Support internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness.
- Coordinate customer quality issues, including 8D investigations and responses.
- Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and prevent recurrence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5-8 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership experience managing Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, CAPA, NCR, 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Poka-Yoke.
- Experience with quality audits, QMS, MES, and ERP systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Six Sigma Green Belt and/or CQE certification is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Analytical and structured problem-solving approach.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Results-oriented with strong execution and follow-through.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Industry Experience: Semiconductor, precision engineering, capital equipment, or other high-tech manufacturing industries.
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Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.
Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related discipline
- 5-8 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
- Leadership experience managing Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, CAPA, NCR, 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and Poka-Yoke
- Experience with quality audits, QMS, MES, and ERP systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Six Sigma Green Belt and/or CQE certification
- Experience in semiconductor, precision engineering, capital equipment, or other high-tech manufacturing industries
Brooks Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Brooks Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Brooks Automation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally characterized as industry-average to slightly above, aligning with market expectations in many roles. Compensation is often framed as fair for experience, with stronger competitiveness appearing in specialized technical tracks and certain high-cost locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, supported by life and disability insurance as part of the core package. The overall health offering is positioned as comparable to peers and frequently treated as a baseline strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off is presented as generous, with flexible or unlimited PTO reported for many roles and a holiday shutdown period. In practice, usage appears workable for many teams, though norms can be manager- and workload-dependent.
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What We Do
Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions. We have been a key participant in the semiconductor industry for more than 40 years providing precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions enabling chip manufacturers globally. Brooks is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.
