Fairchild Imaging, headquartered in San Jose, California is a specialty image sensor design and manufacturing company with deep experience in developing leading edge performance CMOS image sensors. Our portfolio of image sensors can be found in many high-performance imaging applications like space exploration, medical x-ray, sciences, quantum computing, machine vision, low light, and 360 situational awareness.
Senior Quality Engineer
The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of Quality Management System (QMS) functions to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and continuous improvement of product quality. Key areas include Return Material Authorization (RMA), Corrective Action Reports (CAR), Material Review Board (MRB), internal and external audits, supplier quality, document control, engineering change notifications (ECN/PCN), calibration, and overall quality initiatives.
This role reports to our Senior Director of Quality Assurance and requires cross-functional collaboration to drive improvements in process, product, and program performance. The Senior Quality Engineer will support supplier qualifications and monitoring, conduct audits, oversee inspection and acceptance processes, and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities. This role requires onsite presence daily.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain QMS functions to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and other regulatory requirements.
- Monitor operations and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product, process, and program quality.
- Track and analyze production and customer RMA data to identify trends and lead root cause analysis efforts.
- Issue and manage CARs and SCARs, ensuring timely follow-up, reporting, and resolution.
- Evaluate supplier performance through audits and process reviews to ensure compliance with product and process standards.
- Ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements, initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Lead and support continuous improvement projects to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Conduct internal audits and enforce QMS compliance across all functions.
- Support lifecycle management processes across product lines.
- Manage ROHS and REACH compliance for all products.
- Provide guidance to production technicians regarding quality standards and expectations.
- Report quality metrics regularly to leadership and recommend improvement strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in a semiconductor or fabless environment
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and QMS principles
- Experience with root cause analysis, problem-solving, and statistical quality methods
- Hands-on experience implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Quality, or related discipline)
- Experience with semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with document control systems
- Customer and supplier interface experience
Fairchild Imaging provides our employees with a range in benefits offerings that includes:
- 9/80 Schedule - You get every other Friday off!
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with multiple plan offerings
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution annually
- 401(k) retirement plans with Employer matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off policy
The compensation salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
Fairchild Imaging is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
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The future is insight with Fairchild Imaging.
Standard and custom image sensors designed for high performance imaging applications. Our sensors are designed with a combination of key features that meet the needs of extreme imaging performance.
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