Manager - Quality Engineer

The Manager - Quality Engineering is a strategic leader responsible for ensuring product quality, process integrity, and operational excellence while supporting site, customer and manufacturing operations. This role sets the vision for quality initiatives, drives the implementation of advanced quality systems, and leads cross-functional teams in the resolution of complex quality challenges. The Manager - Quality Engineering mentors and develops quality professionals, influences organizational culture, and partners with executive leadership to align quality objectives with business goals. Microchip seeks candidates who demonstrate strategic thinking and a proven ability to lead transformative quality improvements in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the quality team of engineers and inspectors through coaching and continuous development
• Manage the continuous improvement and strategic direction of the ISO9001 QMS.
• Serve as the primary quality liaison with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers.
• Facilitate executive-level quality reviews and drive alignment on quality objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the resolution of systemic quality issues and quality improvement projects (e.g., Lean Six Sigma initiatives).
• Oversee the timely investigation, resolution, and closure of nonconformances and CAPAs.
• Implement advanced root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis).
• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and drive sustainable improvements.
• Develop and deploy risk-based inspection strategies using statistical sampling and automation.
• Monitor and evaluate internal production processes through Internal and Process Auditing
• Provide customer-facing quality investigations support, ensuring timely and transparent communication.
• Represent the company in customer audits and quality forums, driving customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Define and track key quality performance indicators (KPIs) at the site and enterprise level.
• Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior management using advanced data analytics.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry and military standards (e.g., MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-883, ISO9001, AS9001).
• Lead site readiness and execution of external audits and certifications.
• Work with the other site quality, operation and business unit teams to develop and align business and production practices

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or related field required; certifications (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering, with at least 3 years in manager or supervisor role.
• Aerospace and defense manufacturing and/or quality experience. Exposure to MIL-PRF certifications and MIL-STDs a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Proven experience leading QMS compliance to ISO9001.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in advanced data analytics and statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements: Able to lift, push, pull, 25lbs, carry 15lbs, sit 10%, stand 60% walk 40 %, must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, works alone, works around others

Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.