Quality Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Quality Engineer at Amphenol NovaSensor, you will play a key role in shaping product quality from concept through customer delivery. You will implement best-in-class quality practices across product development and high-volume manufacturing, helping ensure the reliability, performance, and manufacturability of our MEMS sensor products. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with design, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers while making a visible impact on products used in critical applications worldwide. WHAT YOU WILL DO Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. Plan and conduct internal audits and support external customer and certification audits as required Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for internal non-conformances, supplier issues, and customer complaints end-to-end using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys). Monitor and improve manufacturing and test processes using quality data, SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement and waste reduction. Lead quality planning for new product introductions and engineering changes, including APQP and PPAP activities. Manage supplier quality performance, including supplier audits, incoming material qualification, and review of supplier quality documentation. Create and maintain quality documentation, metrics, and reports, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle. WHAT YOU BRING ALONG Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field); advanced degrees are a plus. Experience or understanding of IC and/or MEMS processes and assembly; Work experience in a semiconductor manufacturing company is a plus. Knowledge of electrical fundamentals and electronic components; experience with pressure sensors is a plus. Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including 5-Why, 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and APQP. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications (GD&T) and use standard inspection and measurement equipment; strong computer and data analysis skills (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Microsoft Office). Exceptional attention to detail, proven strong analytical, problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset; quality or Six Sigma certifications (e.g., ASQ CQE, Green/Black Belt) are preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate across departments and with external parties (suppliers, customers, auditors). WHERE YOU WILL WORK On-site in Fremont, CA Amphenol is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2026-04-02