KBI Biopharma · 6 days ago
Senior Product Quality Engineer
USA - AZ - Phoenix
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKBI Biopharma is a global leader in advanced materials innovation, and they are seeking a Senior Product Quality Engineer to play a critical role as technical and quality experts within the Product Quality department. This role involves managing technical and quality aspects for strategic customers and collaborating with various teams to ensure exceptional product performance.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Take ownership of technical and quality aspects of JSR products used by assigned customers, maintaining direct communication with customer contacts and internal JSR departments
Manage customer quality complaints through root cause analysis, containment and preventive actions, and formal closure using 8D reports
Support the establishment of local capabilities for analytical testing of CMP slurries to address customer needs
Participate in customer meetings, document discussions, and ensure timely follow-up with internal and external stakeholders
Communicate and implement process changes impacting finished goods, QC metrology, and raw materials
Conduct SPC (Statistical Process Control) analysis to monitor trends in finished goods, in-process materials, and raw materials, recommending corrective actions as needed
Design, execute, and/or coordinate experiments to troubleshoot issues with raw material lots or customer-returned products
Provide production support for a portfolio of products post-transfer to high-volume manufacturing (T-1 transfer)
Manage assigned raw material suppliers, addressing technical issues, conducting audits, setting specifications, and driving continuous quality improvements
Support product cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining performance and quality standards
Build strategic relationships with industry partners to advance company objectives and mitigate quality risks
Collaborate with global JSR teams to align and execute the company’s global strategy and initiatives
Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to strengthening a quality-focused culture
Ensure compliance with all safety rules, policies, and procedures; promptly report unsafe conditions to management
Perform additional tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/MS/PHD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Material Science/Physics
3 to 6 years of experience in Process Materials, Photolithography, or Semiconductor Materials
Practical knowledge and hands-on experience with CMP Slurries and Cleans Chemistry
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and statistical tools such as JMP
Strong networking, presentation, and communication skills; self-motivated and effective in collaborative team environments
Working knowledge of Six Sigma and statistical process control methods
Preferred
Familiarity with photoresists, hard masks, anti-reflective coatings, their chemistries, formulations, and associated processing is a plus
Direct experience operating Slurry and Cleans Equipment is highly desirable
Hands-on experience with 193nm/248nm scanners/steppers, track systems, CD and defect metrology is preferred
Mandarin (spoken and written) and/or Japanese language skills are highly preferred
Company
KBI Biopharma
KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI) is a leading development and contract manufacturing organization serving the biopharmaceutical industry. We help
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (27)
2024 (11)
2023 (18)
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2020 (21)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$109.47MKey Investors
JSR
2025-10-01Corporate Round· $99.87M
2016-12-08Series Unknown
2009-09-22Series Unknown· $9.6M
Leadership Team
Peter Carbone
Chief Operating Officer
Sigma Mostafa
Chief Scientific Officer
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