{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b2c4455c0bfaa2ff58fe617c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2c4455c0bfaa2ff58fe617c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b2c4455c0bfaa2ff58fe617c","title":"Quality Manager","description":"Quality Manager – Semiconductor Manufacturing\n\nLocation: Austin, TX\nJob Type: Full-Time\nIndustry: Semiconductor Manufacturing\n\nAbout the Opportunity\n\nFor over 20 years, Apparent Technologies has been a leading engineering and manufacturing company supporting the semiconductor industry. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Quality Manager to join our team at our Austin, TX facility.\n\nApparent Technologies, Inc. is rapidly growing, and we are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and further develop our Quality department at our Austin manufacturing facility.\n\nThis is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can balance quality management, team leadership, process improvement, and technical inspection knowledge. The Quality Manager will be responsible for maintaining high quality standards across our manufacturing operations while developing the people, processes, and systems necessary to support our continued growth.\n\nThe ideal candidate has experience in semiconductor, precision, or high-specification manufacturing and is comfortable working directly with Production, Operations, Engineering, R&D, suppliers, and customers.\n\nBenefits of the Quality Manager Position\n\nPaid Time Off\nHealth Insurance\nVision Insurance\nDental Insurance\n401(k)\nVarious benefits through the ADP Marketplace, including discounts on shopping, travel, and even pet insurance\n\nResponsibilities (Included, but not limited to)\n\nQuality Leadership & Team Management\n\nLead, develop, and oversee the Quality department and Quality Inspection team, establishing clear expectations, priorities, and accountability.\nManage daily Quality activities and coordinate inspection priorities with Operations and Production to support manufacturing schedules and customer requirements.\nTrain, mentor, and develop Quality personnel while identifying opportunities to strengthen the department as the company continues to grow.\nEstablish and monitor quality goals, KPIs, inspection metrics, nonconformance trends, and departmental performance.\nIdentify staffing, training, equipment, and process needs necessary to support increasing production volume.\nPromote a company-wide culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and defect prevention.\nServe as a primary point of contact for quality-related issues requiring coordination between Quality, Operations, Engineering, Production, R&D, suppliers, and customers.\n\nQuality Management System & Compliance\n\nManage, maintain, and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).\nLead the implementation and ongoing compliance of applicable ISO standards, including ISO 9001 requirements.\nMaintain quality procedures, work instructions, inspection standards, records, and controlled documentation.\nPlan, coordinate, and participate in internal and external audits, including customer and certification audits.\nEnsure corrective actions resulting from audits, nonconformances, or customer concerns are properly documented, assigned, implemented, and verified for effectiveness.\nOversee calibration programs for inspection equipment, gauges, tools, and other controlled equipment.\nEnsure quality records and documentation meet company, customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.\n\nInspection & Manufacturing Quality\n\nOversee Receiving/Incoming, First Piece/First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspection activities.\nEnsure purchased materials, machined and fabricated components, assemblies, weldments, and finished products meet engineering and customer specifications.\nReview and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, travelers, work instructions, and GD&T requirements.\nEstablish appropriate inspection methods, sampling requirements, acceptance criteria, and documentation.\nEnsure proper use of precision measuring tools, gauges, and inspection equipment.\nSupport the Quality team with complex inspections and technical quality issues when necessary.\nEnsure inspection processes remain efficient and scalable as manufacturing volume increases.\n\nNonconformance & Continuous Improvement\n\nManage the nonconforming material and product process, including documentation, disposition, containment, and corrective action.\nLead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions for internal defects, supplier issues, and customer concerns.\nAnalyze recurring defects, inspection results, rework, scrap, and other quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.\nPartner with Operations and Engineering to implement solutions that address root causes rather than relying solely on inspection to identify defects.\nSupport new product introductions and work with Engineering and R&D to ensure quality and manufacturability are considered early in the process.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, rework, scrap, customer complaints, and manufacturing variability.\n\nSupplier & Customer Quality\n\nWork with suppliers to address incoming material quality issues and establish corrective actions when required.\nSupport supplier quality evaluations and performance monitoring.\nCommunicate professionally with customers regarding quality concerns, documentation, corrective actions, and technical requirements.\nLead or support responses to customer complaints and quality-related requests, ensuring issues are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.\nHelp ensure customer-specific quality requirements are understood and incorporated into manufacturing and inspection processes.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nPrevious Quality Management or Quality Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience in semiconductor, UHP, precision manufacturing, machining, welding, or other high-specification manufacturing environments strongly preferred.\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.\nExperience leading audits, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nStrong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.\nExperience with precision measuring equipment, inspection tools, gauges, and calibration programs.\nAbility to lead, train, develop, and hold a Quality team accountable.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use quality data to drive decisions.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to communicate effectively across Production, Operations, Engineering, management, suppliers, and customers.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly growing manufacturing environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.\nExperience with ERP or manufacturing management systems is a plus.\nComfortable working in both cleanroom and manufacturing environments.\n\nSchedule\n\nFull-time\nMonday through Friday\nOvertime as needed based on production requirements\n\nAbout Us\n\nFounded in 2004, Apparent Technologies, Inc. provides precision machining, engineering, design, orbital welding, and high-purity manufacturing services for the semiconductor industry. We specialize in Hastelloy HC22, stainless steel fabrication, and complex UHP gas delivery systems.\n\nAs an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer with a Class 100 Cleanroom, we utilize patented, state-of-the-art welding and monitoring technologies that distinguish us from other manufacturers. Our experienced team proudly serves local, regional, and international customers from our Austin, Texas facility while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.\n\nWork Location: In person – Austin, TX 78758\n\nApparent Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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We are currently seeking a Full-Time Quality Manager to join our team at our Austin, TX facility.\n\nApparent Technologies, Inc. is rapidly growing, and we are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and further develop our Quality department at our Austin manufacturing facility.\n\nThis is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can balance quality management, team leadership, process improvement, and technical inspection knowledge. The Quality Manager will be responsible for maintaining high quality standards across our manufacturing operations while developing the people, processes, and systems necessary to support our continued growth.\n\nThe ideal candidate has experience in semiconductor, precision, or high-specification manufacturing and is comfortable working directly with Production, Operations, Engineering, R&D, suppliers, and customers.\n\nBenefits of the Quality Manager Position\n\nPaid Time Off\nHealth Insurance\nVision Insurance\nDental Insurance\n401(k)\nVarious benefits through the ADP Marketplace, including discounts on shopping, travel, and even pet insurance\n\nResponsibilities (Included, but not limited to)\n\nQuality Leadership & Team Management\n\nLead, develop, and oversee the Quality department and Quality Inspection team, establishing clear expectations, priorities, and accountability.\nManage daily Quality activities and coordinate inspection priorities with Operations and Production to support manufacturing schedules and customer requirements.\nTrain, mentor, and develop Quality personnel while identifying opportunities to strengthen the department as the company continues to grow.\nEstablish and monitor quality goals, KPIs, inspection metrics, nonconformance trends, and departmental performance.\nIdentify staffing, training, equipment, and process needs necessary to support increasing production volume.\nPromote a company-wide culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and defect prevention.\nServe as a primary point of contact for quality-related issues requiring coordination between Quality, Operations, Engineering, Production, R&D, suppliers, and customers.\n\nQuality Management System & Compliance\n\nManage, maintain, and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).\nLead the implementation and ongoing compliance of applicable ISO standards, including ISO 9001 requirements.\nMaintain quality procedures, work instructions, 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methods, sampling requirements, acceptance criteria, and documentation.\nEnsure proper use of precision measuring tools, gauges, and inspection equipment.\nSupport the Quality team with complex inspections and technical quality issues when necessary.\nEnsure inspection processes remain efficient and scalable as manufacturing volume increases.\n\nNonconformance & Continuous Improvement\n\nManage the nonconforming material and product process, including documentation, disposition, containment, and corrective action.\nLead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions for internal defects, supplier issues, and customer concerns.\nAnalyze recurring defects, inspection results, rework, scrap, and other quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.\nPartner with Operations and Engineering to implement solutions that address root causes rather than relying solely on inspection to identify defects.\nSupport new product introductions and work with Engineering and R&D to ensure quality and manufacturability are considered early in the process.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, rework, scrap, customer complaints, and manufacturing variability.\n\nSupplier & Customer Quality\n\nWork with suppliers to address incoming material quality issues and establish corrective actions when required.\nSupport supplier quality evaluations and performance monitoring.\nCommunicate professionally with customers regarding quality concerns, documentation, corrective actions, and technical requirements.\nLead or support responses to customer complaints and quality-related requests, ensuring issues are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.\nHelp ensure customer-specific quality requirements are understood and incorporated into manufacturing and inspection processes.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nPrevious Quality Management or Quality Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience in semiconductor, UHP, precision manufacturing, machining, welding, or other high-specification manufacturing environments strongly preferred.\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.\nExperience leading audits, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nStrong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.\nExperience with precision measuring equipment, inspection tools, gauges, and calibration programs.\nAbility to lead, train, develop, and hold a Quality team accountable.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use quality data to drive decisions.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to communicate effectively across Production, Operations, Engineering, management, suppliers, and customers.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly growing manufacturing environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.\nExperience with ERP or manufacturing management systems is a plus.\nComfortable working in both cleanroom and manufacturing environments.\n\nSchedule\n\nFull-time\nMonday through Friday\nOvertime as needed based on production requirements\n\nAbout Us\n\nFounded in 2004, Apparent Technologies, Inc. provides precision machining, engineering, design, orbital welding, and high-purity manufacturing services for the semiconductor industry. We specialize in Hastelloy HC22, stainless steel fabrication, and complex UHP gas delivery systems.\n\nAs an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer with a Class 100 Cleanroom, we utilize patented, state-of-the-art welding and monitoring technologies that distinguish us from other manufacturers. Our experienced team proudly serves local, regional, and international customers from our Austin, Texas facility while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.\n\nWork Location: In person – Austin, TX 78758\n\nApparent Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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