Job Description:

The Senior Quality Engineer is a key contributor to product quality, process integrity, and operational excellence within our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving the timely resolution of nonconformances and CAPAs, optimizing inspection processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Quality Engineer will mentor quality inspectors and champion a culture of quality, teamwork, and accountability throughout all manufacturing and support functions. Microchip seeks candidates who value collaboration, possess strong interpersonal skills, and respect the technical leadership and structured processes that underpin our product development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and continuously improve the ISO9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and customers, to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive ongoing quality improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to address in-house quality concerns, review nonconforming products, and recommend appropriate dispositions.
• Investigate and resolve customer-facing quality issues using root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys); prepare and facilitate both customer and internal corrective actions.
• Assess product impact in the event of calibration or test equipment failures.
• Provide comprehensive metrics and technical reports to management on internal quality performance; track and report significant nonconformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver regular training sessions for inspection and manufacturing staff on quality topics, fostering a culture of quality ownership at every level.
• Maintain effective communication and collaborative working relationships across departments and the organization; uphold professional competence and knowledge to ensure high-quality performance of all assigned duties.
• Apply engineering expertise, adaptability, and self-motivation to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (four-year degree preferred); candidates without a degree may be considered with significant relevant experience.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or equivalent; experience in the RF device industry is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all organizational levels.
• Proficient in the use of statistical concepts and tools (e.g., SPC, MSA, Minitab).
• Preferred experience with military and industry standards, including MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-PRF-38534, ISO9001, AS9100, AS9102, IPC J-STD-001.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for preparing detailed metrics, technical reports, and presentations.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining a Quality Management System in accordance with ISO9001.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull, 25lbs, carry 15lbs, sit 10%, stand 60% walk 40 %, must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others.

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.