QA Engineer - Lean Six Sigma Expert (Black Belt)

Summary
AOI is a manufacture company integrated optical, electronic, mechanic and photonic technologies to build high speed optical transceiver and CATV. We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Lean Six Sigma Expert to focus on our manufacture to do process improvement initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying inefficiencies, reducing waste, and driving operational excellence using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Job Duties

• Lead and facilitate Lean Six Sigma projects to improve business processes and performance.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM), root cause analysis, and process diagnostics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (PE/PL/SPD) to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the development of a continuous improvement culture across the organization.
• Conduct detailed process mapping and analysis to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement of wafer/chip

and optical modules production.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOP) to sustain improvements.
• Analyze data using statistical tools to validate root causes and measure process performance.
• Drive the adoption of Lean Six Sigma culture across company through coaching, training, and implement in

Optical Module Manufacturing Division, Semiconductor Product Manufacturing Division and other department.

• Support strategic planning by identifying improvement opportunities aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management to lead and manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams, and FMEA for Root Cause
• Understand and Implement ISO9001/TL9000 QMS requirement for business and manufacture lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or a related field preferred Material, Electronic Engineering, Science, Optical Engineering, Semiconductor, Physics, etc.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (required).
• 2+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, or quality improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Kanban) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, DMADV and statistical analysis).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, and telecommunication preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, e.g., SAP and digital transformation initiatives.
• Process Mapping & Analysis, Proficient in tools like Value Stream Mapping (VSM), SIPOC, and flowcharts
• Statistical Analysis: Skilled in using tools like Minitab, JMP, or Excel for hypothesis testing, regression, control charts, etc.
• Data-Driven Decision Making, Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills, good organization and multi-tasking skills and excellent attention to details

Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.