Senior Principal Engineer, Product Quality
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ASM, a semiconductor equipment leader enabling 5G, AI, and cloud computing, is hiring a Senior Principal Engineer for Product Quality in Phoenix, AZ. This role leads end-to-end quality assurance, manages non-conformances, and drives preventive actions using tools like 8D, FMEA, and Lean. Requires 10+ years in manufacturing/engineering, ideally in capital equipment or semiconductors, plus Green Belt problem-solving certification. No salary or remote policy mentioned.
Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
You are responsible for determining the most effective ways to manufacture quality products or service. Develops ways to increase productivity, maximizes efficiency and process quality. Enable rapid ASM growth without compromising on our products quality and Customers’ satisfaction, driving the quality of our products into a competitive advantage.
In this role you will lead a team to have “end to end” quality assurance of analysing in house Operations and Customers data to set preventive measures on NC.
We are looking for you; self-motivated by nature with a strong ability to define out of the box solutions. Moreover, to perform in-depth analysis and effective proliferation of resolution.
Internal
- Manage Quality Non Conformances – Define caused-by in Intake & filtering
- Manage proper follow-up with Cooperate Quality Team on customer expectations
- Manage timely and good quality closure of NC including preventive actions.
- Setup and maintain Customer Quality Dashboard
- Align with Customers on critical indexes
- Assist local management by proposing process improvements and participate in deployment of new and improved processes
- Assist cooperate functions by initiating, driving and tracking of improvements on the execution of critical processes
- Assist in driving resolution of structural quality issues within corporate programs, e.g. QMS restructuring
- Manage well-structured inspection plans and collaborate with cross functions to improve tests and assembly processes
- Lead and drive quality assurance metrics to targets; including managing contract manufacturers.
- Hands-On guiding the team through 8D methodology to close non-conformances
Requirements
- Demonstrated proven track record to drive problem solving methodology
- Preferably >10 years of experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Demonstrated ability to influence across organization and drive changes
- Familiar with the following operational excellence tools but not limited to; Lean manufacturing, FMEA, 8D, PDCA, Problem solving, six sigma etc
Professional Experience
- Experience in Capital Equipment building preferably in the Semiconductor industry
- Trained in minimum Green Belt Problem Solving methodology
Soft Skills
- Exhibits analytical thinking and committed to drive teams to meet business goals
- Strong written, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Self-driven personality & independence
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent working experience for >15 years
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Company
A materials discovery company advancing progress through the art of atomic layering. For nearly 60 years, materials innovation has been at the core of everything we do. We explore atoms, so others can explore space, forge energy's future, discover a cure, and engineer intelligence. From deposition to surface modification, we enable the functional layers that define performance, power, and reliability across modern devices.
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