Drives continuous improvement programs, zero defect quality culture, and 6-sigma through QA Engineering department function, Product Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, and Internal/External Audits.
Maintains the established Quality Management System in concordance to ISO 9001:2015 requirements and based on customers’ document and data control.
Develops strategy to ensure company defined goals and objectives are met.
Implements a corrective/preventive action program which will prevent reoccurrences of quality defects in the manufacturing process.
Implements Continual Improvement Program using Statistical analysis, 8D and other tools by leading effective cross-functional teams to handle significant improvement projects.
Develops/improves supplier quality index, supplier improvement programs, utilizing statistical control programs, to assure that only qualified vendors are retained and updated on Approved Suppliers List.
Drive 6-Sigma, DMAIC, LEAN, Statistical tools, JMP, SPC, Control Plan, 5S and FMEA
Implements system to monitor the defects and failure rates and ensures that corrective action plans are initiated and monitored.
Coordinates, produces, and analyzes quality control reports and recommends resolutions.
Collaborates with purchasing, production planning, production, assembly, and engineering to resolve quality issues.
Accredits suppliers and other outsourcing partners to ensure compliance with quality and process standards, such as MSA and SPC.
Coordinates and implements quality-related activities. Work with other departments to ensure all expectations are clearly understood, agreed upon and met.
Manages strategic quality improvement projects.
Responsible in assuring that appropriate measures are in place which have a direct impact to the Health and Safety of the employees and protection of the environment
Responsible in demonstrating integrity in its business dealings with people & organizations and should operate consistently to the corporate's highest ethical standards.
Skills Required
- Drive continuous improvement and zero-defect quality culture across QA, Product, Supplier, and Customer Quality
- Maintain Quality Management System per ISO 9001:2015 and customer document/data control
- Develop and implement quality strategy to meet company goals and objectives
- Implement corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs to prevent defect recurrence
- Lead continual improvement using statistical analysis, 8D, and cross-functional teams
- Develop and improve supplier quality index and supplier improvement programs
- Drive 6-Sigma, DMAIC, Lean, Statistical tools, JMP, SPC, Control Plan, 5S and FMEA
- Implement systems to monitor defects and failure rates and manage corrective actions
- Produce and analyze quality control reports and recommend resolutions
- Collaborate with purchasing, production planning, production, assembly, and engineering to resolve quality issues
- Accredit suppliers and outsourcing partners ensuring compliance with standards such as MSA and SPC
- Coordinate and implement quality-related activities across departments
- Manage strategic quality improvement projects
- Ensure measures impacting employee health, safety, and environmental protection are in place
- Demonstrate integrity and operate to high ethical standards in business dealings
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.
