Ayar Labs
Quality Manager, Semiconductors
Location: on-site in San Jose
Ayar Labs is seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Quality Manager to lead our Quality Assurance team and champion the development of our ISO-based Quality Management System (QMS). This pivotal role requires deep expertise in the semiconductor industry and a proven track record of successfully managing complex quality systems, especially in collaboration with leading foundries. Key Responsibilities
This role encompasses overseeing all facets of quality management, ensuring our cutting-edge photonics-based products consistently meet the highest quality and reliability standards required by our customers and the industry. Foundry & Supplier Quality Management (Critical Focus)
Lead the development and robust management of the Supplier Quality Management (SQM) program, with a primary focus on quality excellence when engaging with major semiconductor foundries, such as TSMC, GlobalFoundries (GF), and other key partners. Develop strong working relationships with foundry quality teams and drive alignment on process control, auditing, and quality improvement initiatives. Conduct thorough supplier and foundry audits to ensure compliance and monitor performance against rigorous quality standards. Collaborate closely with suppliers to proactively address quality issues and drive root cause analysis (RCA) and effective corrective actions (CA) to prevent recurrence. Quality Management System (QMS) & Compliance
Spearhead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in full compliance with ISO-9001 standards and industry best practices. Plan and execute internal audits to verify QMS compliance and readiness for customer and external audits. Manage external audits, including those conducted by major customers, to ensure a smooth and successful verification of compliance. Customer Quality & Continuous Improvement
Serve as the primary point of contact for sophisticated customer quality concerns and complaints from top-tier technology clients. Lead rapid and rigorous Root Cause Analysis (RCA), leveraging methodologies like 8D and 5Y's, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to ensure customer satisfaction and prevent recurrence. Identify opportunities for process enhancements and champion initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean to boost product quality and operational efficiency across the organization. Leadership & Reporting
Guide, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and quality-first mindset. Generate and present regular quality reports to senior management, providing clear insights into key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and improvement roadmaps. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial), Quality Management, or a related technical field. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in quality management, with a significant emphasis on the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Extensive, hands-on experience working directly with major semiconductor foundries (e.g., TSMC, GlobalFoundries, etc.) on process control, quality assurance, and audit management. Deep knowledge of ISO 9001 implementation, maintenance, and auditing. Expert-level proficiency in problem-solving techniques, including leading 8D, 5Y's, and other robust quality tools and measures. Proven track record of successfully leading and executing quality improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment. A strong background or experience working with integrated photonics, silicon photonics, or optical components is a significant advantage (bonus qualification). Exceptional leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Excellent analytical, documentation, and technical reporting abilities. Ayar Labs is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Location: on-site in San Jose
Ayar Labs is seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Quality Manager to lead our Quality Assurance team and champion the development of our ISO-based Quality Management System (QMS). This pivotal role requires deep expertise in the semiconductor industry and a proven track record of successfully managing complex quality systems, especially in collaboration with leading foundries. Key Responsibilities
This role encompasses overseeing all facets of quality management, ensuring our cutting-edge photonics-based products consistently meet the highest quality and reliability standards required by our customers and the industry. Foundry & Supplier Quality Management (Critical Focus)
Lead the development and robust management of the Supplier Quality Management (SQM) program, with a primary focus on quality excellence when engaging with major semiconductor foundries, such as TSMC, GlobalFoundries (GF), and other key partners. Develop strong working relationships with foundry quality teams and drive alignment on process control, auditing, and quality improvement initiatives. Conduct thorough supplier and foundry audits to ensure compliance and monitor performance against rigorous quality standards. Collaborate closely with suppliers to proactively address quality issues and drive root cause analysis (RCA) and effective corrective actions (CA) to prevent recurrence. Quality Management System (QMS) & Compliance
Spearhead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in full compliance with ISO-9001 standards and industry best practices. Plan and execute internal audits to verify QMS compliance and readiness for customer and external audits. Manage external audits, including those conducted by major customers, to ensure a smooth and successful verification of compliance. Customer Quality & Continuous Improvement
Serve as the primary point of contact for sophisticated customer quality concerns and complaints from top-tier technology clients. Lead rapid and rigorous Root Cause Analysis (RCA), leveraging methodologies like 8D and 5Y's, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to ensure customer satisfaction and prevent recurrence. Identify opportunities for process enhancements and champion initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean to boost product quality and operational efficiency across the organization. Leadership & Reporting
Guide, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and quality-first mindset. Generate and present regular quality reports to senior management, providing clear insights into key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and improvement roadmaps. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial), Quality Management, or a related technical field. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in quality management, with a significant emphasis on the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Extensive, hands-on experience working directly with major semiconductor foundries (e.g., TSMC, GlobalFoundries, etc.) on process control, quality assurance, and audit management. Deep knowledge of ISO 9001 implementation, maintenance, and auditing. Expert-level proficiency in problem-solving techniques, including leading 8D, 5Y's, and other robust quality tools and measures. Proven track record of successfully leading and executing quality improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment. A strong background or experience working with integrated photonics, silicon photonics, or optical components is a significant advantage (bonus qualification). Exceptional leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Excellent analytical, documentation, and technical reporting abilities. Ayar Labs is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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