Role: Manufacturing Senior/Principal Quality Engineer (Assembly)Job Title: Quality engineering, Senior/PrincipalJob Description:The Senior/Principal ManufacturingQuality Engineer (Assembly) provides advanced quality engineering support forpallet, housing, and final assemblies used in a semiconductor manufacturingenvironment. This role focuses on soldered and mechanical assemblies built toIPC, military, and aerospace standards and requires hands-on involvement inrisk management, problem resolution, customer communication, and continuousimprovement. The Senior/Principal Quality Engineer operates with a high degree of technicalindependence and helps establish and sustain robust quality practices acrossassembly operations. Prior experience in an Aerospace and Defense / Satellite /"Build to Print" or equivalent manufacturing environment is critical andmandatory for this position.
Key Responsibilities:- Manufacturing Quality Engineering in Assembly.
- Support quality assurance activities for pallet, housing, and final assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing operations.
- Develop, review, and maintain inspection criteria, workmanship standards, control plans, and PFMEAs for soldered and mechanical assemblies.
- Review assembly drawings, travelers, and work instructions for quality completeness and compliance.
- Provide in-process quality support and support final acceptance of assembled products.
Job Duties includes:Standards &Compliance:- Ensure compliance with applicable requirements including MIL-PRF-19500 / 38534 / 38535, MIL-STD-883 / 750 / 202, JEDEC standards, and IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001.
- Support First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
- Participate in customer, internal, and regulatory audits related to assembly quality.
Problem Solving &Corrective Action:- Lead and support MRB activities, nonconformance investigations, and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D/CAPA).
- Prepare and present clear, data-driven 8D reports to global customers, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
Risk Management & ContinuousImprovement:- Serve as a practitioner and subject-matter resource in PFMEA and control plan development and use.
- Promote institutional learning and risk-based thinking to improve process robustness and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
Collaboration &Supplier Engagement:- Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:- MSEE with 6 to 15 years of experience or BSEE with 8 or more years of experience in quality engineering supporting mechanical and/or soldered assemblies in a regulated manufacturing environment. Other engineering educational backgrounds (for example MS/BS Mechanical or Material Engineering) will be strongly considered also.
- On line factory experience in a mid to high volume assembly manufacturing environment / facility is a critical requirement. Experience in Quality engineering minus this experience will not be sufficient.
- Working knowledge of IPC workmanship standards and military/aerospace quality requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with PFMEA, control plans, MRB, and corrective action methods.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing presentations.
- Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or other high-reliability electronics environments.
- Experience supporting AS9100-certified operations or military/aerospace customers.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and data-driven quality tools.
The Salary Range for this position is $93,000 - $177,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates' experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individual and company performance.
Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities
