Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Quality Assurance Manager

Advantest is the world's largest provider of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to the semiconductor industry. For seven decades, Advantest has led the way in developing new and innovative test and handling solutions for the global electronics industry. Advantest Test Solutions, Inc (ATS) is a subsidiary of Advantest America located in Lake Forest, CA and is a leading provider of massively parallel electronic test systems that includes System Level Test (SLT), burn-in and semiconductor/module tests. ATS has an exciting line of high-performance test systems that support the semiconductor industry around the world.

Advantest Test Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is looking for Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Lake Forest, CA. This individual will be responsible for securing product quality by maintaining QA/QC programs and quality group performance.

Essential Duties Responsibilities:

• QA/QC programs include the following
  
  • Quality inspections in production
  • Quality issue closure (in production/field)
  • Reviewing/approving waivers, reports, new supplier registration and team related expenses
  • Scoring key supplier performance
  • Participating in quality meetings with strategic customers
  • Maintaining existing processes, related tools, documents, and introducing new processes
  • Setting annual team objectives/targets and related KPIs to be tracked

• Maintain quality group performance the following is required
  
  • Creating annual expense (purchasing, training/certificates, business trip) proposal.
  • Conducting team member performance reviews feedback
  • Clarifying the role and value of each team member, how individual contribution connects to corporate
  • Develop goals to motivate the team
  • Maintain a positive relationship with other groups such as Operations, Field Service, Global QA, other
  • Regular reporting to upper management
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements, Education Skills:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in technical studies, or related.
• Full understanding of CAR/8D reporting.
• 3+ years Quality Manager experience.
• Knowledge of Semiconductor Industry is preferred.
• Excellent and effective communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain respect within all levels of the workforce.
• Knowledge of Quality Control such as quality control plan, KPI, SPC, and 5S.
• Some knowledge of failure analysis, quality issue cases in mechanical, electrical, thermal applications, and supplier quality related activities.
• Good foundation on knowledge in product validation/qualification and process document control.
• Ability to utilize a "proactive" quality approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Teams, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Proven strong documentation skills is required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a challenging environment.
• Ability to thrive in and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Willing and able to work on-site daily in our Lake Forest, CA office and willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.