The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company’s first formal Quality Management System. This is a high-impact role that transitions the organization from a research-oriented environment to a disciplined, certified, and document-driven production entity.
Main Responsibilities
A. QMS & ISO Certification (The Framework)
- Conduct the roadmap for
ISO 9001 certification
(and future IATF 16949 or others International quality standards as needed).
- Conduct gap analyses of existing processes against international standards.
- Establish and track Quality KPIs (Yield, SPC/CPK, RMA rates, Supplier Performance) for the Operations department.
B. Document Control Center (DCC) Setup
- Establish a centralized
Document Control Center
for all technical drawings (GDS), BOMs, and assembly instructions.
- Define and enforce the
PCR/PCN (Process Change Request/Notice)
procedures to ensure all design changes are reviewed and approved (internally and externally.
C. Standards & SOP Writing
- Collaborate with Engineering and NPI teams to author
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
and Work Instructions (WI).
- Facilitate
PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
sessions to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
- Draft the company Quality Manual and associated policy documents.
D. Audit & Compliance for Internal teams
- Establish an Internal and external Audit program to ensure cross-functional compliance with established SOPs.
- Manage the Corrective and Preventive Action system to resolve systemic quality issues.
E. Supplier management
- Conduct technical audits and process capability assessments to ensure vendors and foundries meet requirements.
- Establish performance dashboards and host Quality Business Reviews (QBRs) to monitor supplier compliance.
4. Candidate Requirements
- Education:
Bachelor’s degrees or above, in Science, Engineering or Business Administration.
- Experience:
5+ years of experience in the fields of Quality (Quality system, Quality control, Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, Document Control…) in high - TECH companies, such as Semiconductor, Photonics, Optical Telecom or Networking …
- Languages:
English C1 level; Other languages skill is a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Technical Writing:
Mastery in translating complex technical processes into clear, concise, and auditable instructions.
- Deep knowledge of
ISO 9001:2015
standards; Lead Auditor certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in
Quality Core Tools
: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, PCR/N and SPC.
- Experience with
Document Control software
.
Soft skills and Personality:
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to influence R&D and Engineering teams to adopt documentation disciplines without stifling innovation.
- Proactive attitude, process-oriented and with attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills. Capable of addressing varying stakeholders in a changing environment.
- Teamwork-capable and capable of working under time constraints and deadlines.
- Capable of adapting to rapid change in a young, start-up environment.
✨ What do we offer (actually):
- Direct impact on scaling manufacturing for cutting-edge photonic chips
- Ownership of test infrastructure and automation strategy
- Exposure to high-volume production and multiple tape-outs
- Highly technical and international environment
- Private health insurance
- Pension plan
- Flexible compensation
- December 24th & 31st off 🎄
- Your birthday off 🎂
- Flexibility and autonomy
