Nokia · 8 hours ago
Sr. Manager - Wafer Fab Quality Assurance
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNokia is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to own the wafer fab’s product quality system. The role involves leading a cross-functional team to ensure defect prevention, rapid excursion response, and continuous improvement of yield and reliability.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Own and lead the maintenance of the Fab Quality Management System; ensure compliance with control plans
Chair Production Quality Management Reviews; drive rapid and effective excursion management, facilitate structured 8D and 5-Why investigations, and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure
Establish criteria and lead manufacturing readiness reviews for new product introductions, ensuring robust quality controls and risk mitigation
Develop, maintain, and present the fab quality scorecard, highlighting key performance indicators and trends
Lead cross-functional teams, set clear goals, manage projects effectively, and foster a culture of quality and accountability across the organization
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Physics, Materials, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
More than 10 years in semiconductor manufacturing with at least 2 years in QA leadership
Expertise in Six Sigma and 8D
Hands-on experience with wafer process and fab systems: MES, SPC, FDC/APC, metrology, inspection and probe
Strong communication skills for cross-functional alignment
Preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent is preferred
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
10001+ employees
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