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Apogee Semiconductor provides products and technologies for space and other extreme environments. We are focused on making the frontier of space more accessible by bridging the technology gap between commercial and high-reliability technologies at a lower cost. We provide optimized products and infrastructure that give our customers the best in reliability and value. Our products and services are targeted towards enabling small-satellites and large constellations that require high performance, a small form factor and radiation resilience at a lower cost. Working in partnership with state-of-the art semiconductor foundries, Apogee Semiconductor develops radiation hardened processes and components that serve as the foundation for our cutting-edge integrated circuits and IP blocks.

As the Quality Manager at Apogee Semiconductor, you will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing and engineering processes to ensure consistent application of tools, materials, and procedures. You will establish and maintain quality standards for our products, driving operational excellence across the development and production lifecycle.

What You Will Do:

• Lead all aspects of the design and implementation of quality management systems and standards.
• Work closely with design, production, and supplier teams to define and enforce quality and reliability requirements across new product introduction (NPI), production, and failure analysis.
• Monitor and audit suppliers to ensure process and material conformity.
• Lead FA investigations, root cause analysis, and 8D problem-solving processes, including corrective/preventive actions and customer communications.
• Track and report KPIs and initiate improvement projects based on trends.
• Implement controls for PCN (Product Change Notifications) and ECO (Engineering Change Orders) to manage product and process changes.
• Serve as the primary quality liaison for customer audits, quality inquiries, scorecards, and RMA processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics), Material Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding various technical documents such as blueprints, material specification sheets, etc.
• Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of quality standards and tools (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC, DOE).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical collaborators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt or equivalent certification.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Semiconductor, electronics, medical devices, aerospace, automotive).
• Experience with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Benefits:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Apogee Semiconductor’s total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, and 401(K) retirement.

Apogee Semiconductor pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a
successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, Or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

At Apogee Semiconductor, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in equal opportunity for all employees and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our policies are designed to promote a respectful and productive work environment for everyone.