Brewer Science, Inc. is a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor / microelectronics markets. We are currently seeking a purpose-driven candidate with an ownership mentality to fill an open position as a Quality Engineer. This position will be located in Taipei, Taiwan.
Summary:
Quality Engineers are responsible for introducing, maintaining, and improving quality systems to support the development, introduction, and manufacturing of externally supplied new products, processes, and technologies, as well as the reduction of supplied material scrap. This position is tasked with managing, meeting, and exceeding both internal and external customer expectations. Additionally, Quality Engineers aid in supplier development activities, driving existing suppliers to continuously improve product quality, responding effectively to corrective and preventive actions, and driving quality system improvements.
Working Hours: A 40-hour work week with the standard working hours are usually 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday with a 1-hour lunch break, but this can vary depending on the company need.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time with a 6 month probation period of 6 months
Responsibilities:
Quality Engineer II:
- Contribute to support and upkeep of quality management systems.
- Review and analyze data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.
- Conduct and lead audits at suppliers and serve as audit participant in both customer and certification audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer expectations
- Provide quality support for additional customer requests as needed such as document reviews, audit documentation or questionnaires, response to questions, specification proposals, etc.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
- May train entry-level engineers and technicians.
- Develop and implement quality control plans, procedures, and work instructions to standardize processes and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality of raw materials and implement supplier quality management programs.
- Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality processes and procedures.
Quality Engineer III:
- Participate in cross-functional project teams to support new product development and process improvement initiatives.
- Serve as primary contact for key customers and escalate issues as needed
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to address deviations from quality standards.
- Collaborate on systematic improvement with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met.
- Ensure that raw materials and intermediate product specifications are developed with consideration to meeting customer requirements/expectations of the final product.
- Lead small projects and mentor junior team members to contribute to the overall success of the quality function.
- Conduct statistical analysis of production data to identify trends, variations, and areas for improvement.
- Conduct root cause analysis investigations for quality incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
Quality Engineer IV:
- Provide technical expertise and support for complex quality issues and investigations.
- Lead quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to entry- and mid-level quality engineers and manufacturing teams.
- Develop and maintain the company's quality management system, including policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Collaborate with R&D to integrate quality considerations into new product development.
- Ensure compliance with industry and customer regulations and standards.
- Implement Six Sigma learning and activities across functional areas through training and communication of quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure robust product control plans are incorporated in new product development to increase first-pass yield with zero defects at the customer.
- Utilize quality tools such as Five Whys, Eight Disciplines (8D), Design of Experiment, and statistical analysis.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, such as Six Sigma projects, to optimize processes and enhance product quality.
Education & Credentials:
Quality Engineer II:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering or related discipline and 2+ years of related experience or
- Master's degree in related discipline or
- An equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Six Sigma certification or Green Belt is preferred.
Quality Engineer III:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering or related discipline and 4+ years of related experience or
- Master's degree in a related discipline and 2+ years of experience or
- PhD in related discipline or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six Sigma certification or Green Belt is preferred.
Quality Engineer IV:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering or related discipline and 6+ years of related experience or
- Master's degree and 4+ years of experience or
- PhD in related discipline and 2+ years of experience or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Six Sigma certification or Green Belt is preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Annual Physical Check-up allowance
- Pension contribution
- Annual performance-based merit adjustments
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Disability Accommodation: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.
Application Process: To apply for this position please complete the online application. This position is open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.
