ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountable to Quality Control & Final Test department deliverables.
Provide work leadership to other individuals in the department; coordinate and direct routine department activities across multiple shifts.
Oversee dimensional inspection of machined components using various measuring equipment such as but not limited to micrometers, calipers, VMM and CMM.
Manage functional testing of completed assemblies for performance, customer requirements (Form, Fit, Function), and quality standards.
Responsible in assuring that appropriate measures are in place which have a direct impact on the Health and Safety of the employees and protection of the environment.
Coordinate, establish and analyze quality control & test reports and recommend immediate resolutions to address quality defects.
Ensure that improvements are put in place to limit queue time to reduce overall Production cycle time
Develop and execute development plans for the team members.
Collaborate with various Internal departments (e.g. SCM, MFE, Manufacturing, Planning) to support customer needs, issue resolution and meet Operational objectives.
Propose strategy that will be essential in supporting corporate goals and company annual plan.
Assist in annual budget preparation and implementation of cost-effective measures to reduce operating expenditures, improve workforce efficiency, improve manufacturing yield and other related overhead costs.
Drive the team for continuous improvement efforts and systemic actions to improve our manufacturing quality, efficiency, cycle time and cost.
Engagement and coaching of the team to achieve quality requirements.
Manage standardization and enhancement of processes.
Administer the company’s Quality policy according to corporate standards.
Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related degree in engineering discipline.
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years in manufacturing or quality control, with at least >5 years at the managerial level manufacturing or quality environment preferably in the semiconductor and/or electronic industries.
Skill/ Technical Requirements:
Deep knowledge of manufacturing and test processes.
Knowledge in GD&T
Experience in various measuring instruments such as CMM & VMM.
Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) to monitor machining trends
Problem-solving mindset for quick fixes & preventive actions.
Familiar with ISO 9001 as well as appropriate statistical tools.
Ability to engage and lead the team to meet team and company set goals.
Ability to independently anticipate, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing or quality control
- More than 5 years of managerial experience in a manufacturing or quality environment
- Experience in semiconductor and/or electronic industries
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing and test processes
- Knowledge of GD&T
- Experience with CMM and VMM measuring instruments
- Proficiency in statistical process control to monitor machining trends
- Problem-solving skills for corrective and preventive actions
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and appropriate statistical tools
- Ability to engage and lead teams to meet organizational goals
- Ability to independently anticipate, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities
Cohu, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company-sponsored 401(k) with employer matching contributions is described in filings, supporting long-term savings. Company materials also highlight retirement programs as part of a comprehensive package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discounted lookback feature is outlined, expanding access to ownership. This structure can enhance total rewards value beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials outline robust paid time off programs and parental leave for all new parents. Time-off programs are presented as part of a comprehensive, globally relevant benefits suite.
Cohu, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Cohu is a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection & metrology handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems and semiconductor automated test equipment used by global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers and semiconductor test subcontractors. Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test, and accelerating time-to-market. Cohu is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: COHU) global company with headquarters in Poway, CA. We have a global footprint with ~3,000 employees. We are the leading supplier of Semiconductor Test and Inspection & Metrology Handlers and Test Contactors. We have market leadership in RF Power Amplifier/Front-End Module Testing.
