Quality Engineer

General Description: 

HRL Laboratories seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to join the HRL Quality team to support HRL’s ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems and compliance for the Microfabrication Technology Laboratory (MTL). This individual reports to a Quality Manager and will provide expertise and guidance to HRL personnel in interpreting requirements and implementing policies and procedures.

Essential Duties:

Provide quality assurance support to maintain HRL Laboratories’ ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications for the Microfabrication Technology Laboratory (MTL). MTL provides engineering, prototyping, and production services for semiconductor and microfabrication technologies within ISO Class 4-5/Fed Std-209E Class 10-100 cleanrooms for a wide range of customers.

Flexibility and creativity in the approach to compliance is key to supporting MTL’s high value research-focused mission

Ensure the integrity of the HRL quality management systems

Support and lead continuous improvement opportunities

Generate and maintain procedures and work instructions

Participate and lead Change Control Boards (CCBs) and ensure change control policies are adhered to and change documentation is maintained

Support quality requirements for transition of product lines from research to production

Perform problem solving (i.e. 5-Why, 8D, Fishbone) and assist with corrective actions

Perform internal audits and participate in external (3rd party) audits

Participate in nonconforming material control and disposition processes

Support implementation and roll-out of an electronic Quality Management System

Required Skills: 

Experience working within a formal Quality Management System, such as ISO 9001, AS9100

Experience facilitating problem solving and root cause analysis (i.e. 5-Why, 8D, Fishbone)

Experience working in a cleanroom environment

Technical writing, presentation, and communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 365)

Formal Auditor/Lead Auditor training/certification preferred

Experience with Lean Six Sigma and related process improvement tools preferred

Knowledge of semiconductor process technology preferred

Good verbal, written, and motor skills appropriate for the tasks and to work with a cross section of personnel.

Required Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related field of study and 3-5 years of related experience

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to work safely in laboratory settings including Class 10 cleanroom facilities, wearing personal protective equipment.

Special Requirements:

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position will be required to work physically onsite at the Malibu location.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $82,400 - $103,053 + bonus + benefits.

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