Senior Quality Management System Engineer

Job DetailsJob Description:About AlteraAt Altera™, our independence as the world’s largest pure‑play FPGA solutions provider gives us the focus, speed, and agility to innovate without compromise. With more than four decades of industry‑leading FPGA expertise, our singular mission is to deliver the programmable technologies that help customers differentiate, innovate, and scale across rapidly evolving markets like AI, cloud, networking, and edge. As an independent company, we move faster, invest deeper, and partner more closely—empowering our teams to drive breakthrough innovation and shape the future of the FPGA industry.About The RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced, self-driven Senior QMS Engineer to lead and shape the enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) for Altera FPGA Semiconductor design and development organization operating across automotive, ADG, industrial, and consumer markets.This is an individual contributor role with broad organizational impact and ownership, responsible for:End-to-end QMS compliance and certification strategy and executionDriving QMS gap assessment, audit readiness and quality culture at scaleEnd-to-end issue management system and process ownershipYou will serve as a quality authority and strategic partner across engineering, operations, supplier quality, and customer-facing teams—ensuring that quality systems are not only compliant, but scalable, efficient, and aligned with high-reliability product delivery expectations.This role requires the ability to thrive in complex, evolving environments, comfortable operating with ambiguity, and can influence across functions without direct authority.Key ResponsibilitiesQMS Certification & Compliance LeadershipLead and own enterprise QMS certification strategy and execution, for ISO 9001 (corporate baseline) and AS9100D (ADG baseline) across company throughout the planning, execution and implementationDrive IATF 16949 (automotive QMS) conformance across organizationServe as the primary interface with certification bodies, auditors, consultants, and customersOwn and drive audit governance, including:Internal audit program design and executionExternal certification and surveillance auditsCross-site audit alignment and readinessEnsure continuous audit readiness through strong process discipline and evidence-based complianceEstablish and drive QMS performance metrics (KPIs) and management review mechanismsPartner with global teams to ensure consistent QMS implementation across locationsLead vendor, consultation and certification bodies management for all QMS activitiesDrive corporate policies and external QMS communicationEnd-to-End Issue Management OwnershipOwn customer, internal, and supplier issue management framework and integrated systems for issue managementCollaborating with cross functional organization to establish and drive KPIDrive continuous improvement and retrospective process for critical issuesEstablish issue management training framework and content developmentEnable structured problem solving and impact analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why)Own risk and impact analysis, containment and customer-facing processes as end-to-end issue managementDrive continuous improvement and quality issue closure effectivenessEnable data-driven quality insights and monitoringDrive effective process and end-to-end system management and improvementEnable end-to-end traceability from defect identification to resolution and improvementSalary RangeThe pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.$194,100 - $215,000 USD We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.#MD-1QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics or related field) with minimum 10 years of working experience in semiconductor industryExperience building and implement enterprise QMS conformanceIn depth knowledge of AS9100D, ISO9001 and IATF16949ISO9001 / AS9100D Lead Auditor certificationTrack record in leading both internal and external audits (3rd party certification body, customers, vendors).Preferred QualificationsExperienced with FPGA products and expanded market segments such as automotive and ADG (Aerospace, Defense and Government)Wide scale of external and internal quality issue management experience across semiconductor design to manufacturingMinimum of 10 years of experience in semiconductor QMS areaFamiliarity with PLM (Windchill), JIRA, JAMA and other enterprise solutions / softwareCertified ASQ quality engineer / manager or Six Sigma Black Belt preferredStrong knowledge and experience in designing end-to-end issue management, product containment, product recall and process / product exception managementStrong cross functional leadership, project management and influential skillsStrong analytical and standards interpretation skillStrong verbal and written communication skills to influence decision-making and alignment across the organizationJob TypeRegularShiftShift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:San Jose, California, United StatesAdditional Locations:Posting StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.