Senior Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$149k–$215k/yr
Senior+
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$149k–$215k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Incentive Opportunities
Posted 25d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing and end-to-end supplier quality management for FPGA products across various market segments. Drive issue resolution, govern supplier performance, and ensure compliance with international quality standards like ISO 9001 and AS9100D.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with over 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and supplier quality. Must be an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor with deep expertise in reliability physics and aerospace quality frameworks.
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Job Details:
Job Description:
About Altera
At Altera™, our independence as the world’s largest pure‑play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise. With more than four decades of industry‑leading FPGA expertise, our singular mission is to deliver the programmable technologies that help customers differentiate, innovate, and scale across rapidly evolving markets like AI, cloud, networking, and edge. As an independent company, we move faster, invest deeper, and partner more closely—empowering our teams to drive breakthrough innovation and shape the future of the FPGA industry.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the manufacturing quality and end-to-end supplier quality management of Altera FPGA products. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and external manufacturing suppliers to ensure all quality requirements are met. You will drive rapid issue resolution, govern supplier quality performance, and leverage statistical process controls and advanced data analytics to safeguard product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Drives manufacturing ramp of FPGA products, ensuring product quality and reliability compliance across industrial, commercial, automotive, and Aerospace, Defense, & Government (ADG) market segments.
Performs risk assessments, defines quality and reliability goals, and enables key decisions that affect product quality and reliability.
Drives manufacturing optimization, product quality excursion resolution, and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) reliability assessments to achieve continuous DPPM improvement.
Leads supplier quality management, ensuring OSAT partners comply with Altera, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100D quality requirements. Defines, monitors, and drives supplier quality KPIs and performance improvements.
Leads cross-functional teams to resolve supplier quality incidents and customer issues by driving root-cause analysis and executing robust Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) workflows.
Drives continuous supplier quality improvements and executes initiatives to reduce manufacturing and supplier-related quality incidents.
Leads and executes supplier qualification activities, including Bill of Materials (BOM), package configuration, OSAT qualification, and test site transitions.
Leads supplier quality audits to verify OSAT process compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100D standards, focusing on risk mitigation, traceability, counterfeit prevention, statistical process controls, and CAPA effectiveness.
Supports San Jose (SJ) production test operations by providing quality assurance oversight for production test stand-up activities, test process readiness, and ongoing production test quality maintenance to ensure manufacturing excellence.
Supports San Jose laboratory quality compliance by maintaining laboratory quality systems, including equipment calibration, ESD compliance, environmental controls, and adherence to established quality and safety procedures.
Partners with manufacturing, supplier quality, and operations teams to maintain and continuously improve internal Quality Management System (QMS) processes, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100D, and Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) quality requirements.
Monitors post-launch quality metrics to identify systemic improvement opportunities and establishes a robust closed-loop feedback system, integrating lessons learned into future product architecture and manufacturing processes.
Salary Range
The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based ona number offactors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences,trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$149,100- $215,000USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and supplier quality engineering, with a demonstrated track record of optimizing manufacturing workflows and resolving complex silicon, packaging, and product quality issues.
8+ years of experience across the semiconductor product lifecycle, including wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, semiconductor assembly, and automated test equipment (ATE) methodologies.
8+ years of experience applying product reliability physics, failure analysis methodologies, and product qualification stress testing to support semiconductor product development and manufacturing.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification and 5+ years of experience working within ISO 9001 quality management systems, with demonstrated knowledge of AS9100D compliance frameworks and international Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) quality requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified AS9100D Lead Auditor with deep technical knowledge of aerospace quality management requirements, risk-based auditing methodologies, and international aerospace governance expectations.
Demonstrates advanced analytical capabilities to drive data-driven decision making, backed by deep proficiency in statistical analysis tools and methodologies.
Experience leading complex or cross-functional technical initiatives and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Job Type:
Regular
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
San Jose, California, United States
Additional Locations:
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Welcome to Altera, where digital transformation is at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward-thinking IT development company dedicated to helping businesses navigate and thrive in the digital age. Specializing in creating innovative solutions that drive efficiency, growth, and competitive advantage, we are your trusted partner in the journey toward digital excellence.
At Altera, we understand that the digital landscape is constantly evolving, and so are the needs of your business. Our team of expert developers, designers, and strategists works closely with you to craft tailored solutions that align with your vision and goals. From custom software development to cutting-edge web and mobile applications, we empower your business with the tools and technologies needed to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Our approach is centered on collaboration and innovation. We take the time to understand your unique challenges and opportunities, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed your expectations. With Altera, digital transformation is more than just a buzzword—it's a pathway to unlocking new possibilities and achieving sustainable success.
Welcome to Altera, where digital transformation is at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward-thinking IT development company dedicated to helping businesses navigate and thrive in the digital age. Specializing in creating innovative solutions that drive efficiency, growth, and competitive advantage, we are your trusted partner in the journey toward digital excellence.
At Altera, we understand that the digital landscape is constantly evolving, and so are the needs of your business. Our team of expert developers, designers, and strategists works closely with you to craft tailored solutions that align with your vision and goals. From custom software development to cutting-edge web and mobile applications, we empower your business with the tools and technologies needed to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Our approach is centered on collaboration and innovation. We take the time to understand your unique challenges and opportunities, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed your expectations. With Altera, digital transformation is more than just a buzzword—it's a pathway to unlocking new possibilities and achieving sustainable success.