Quality Manager

Join UCTand be part ofthe fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence.âThis is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed a strong focus on quality with a passion for success join us today!

UCTis looking for a talentedQuality Managerto join us inPhoenix AZ!

The Quality Manager leads cross-functional efforts to ensure product and process quality across internal teams suppliers and customers. This role drives continuous improvement through data analysis structured problem-solving and implementation of robust quality systems. It manages compliance with ISO 9001 and other audit standards oversees quality planning and supports operational excellence by aligning performance metrics with business goals. The manager also directs a team responsible for inspection issue resolution and quality system maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• First point of contact for product quality issues - expected to partner with Manufacturing various Engineering teams Purchasing/Materials/Supply Chain Sales and Operations management. Escalations to next level management as applicable based on severity of issue.
• Develop and maintain quality plans for product manage internal customer and supplier issues enable robust quality product and predictable business processes.
• Demonstrate skill in preventive quality engineering methods data analysis critical thinking structured problem solving (8D) the use of metrics to identify opportunity and business process improvement. Present performance and action plans to aligned goals & objectives during regular monthly reviews.

• Business process improvement experience required must demonstrate an ability to define and creatively implement quality business systems within the Operations teams. Maintain quality ISO 9001 SSQA and other internal and external audit processes in alignment with company and customer requirements.
• Develop maintain and support continuous Improvement efforts. This includes Interacting with customers in all levels. Suppliers and all UCT sites across Engineering Operations Quality Customer Service/Support and management.
• Manage a team with functional responsibility for Customer Internal and Supplier quality inspection and various aspects of the quality management system.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Audit experience in product process and system audits.
• Experience managing critical customer communication.
• Experience with Lean 6S zero defect manufacturing processes inspection methods and tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Quality or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Mechanical Engineering background is a plus.
• ASQC CQA CQE or CQM certification preferred.

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 5 10 years experience in Engineering Operations Quality & Reliability.
• Experience with successful leadership for quality and manufacturing systems business process improvement and problem solving.

Management Experience:

• 5 years directly related supervisory/management experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Criteria:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing office warehouse and/or cleanroom environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop kneel crouch reach walk push pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to move arms hands and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to noise levels in factory.
• Moderate noise levels from printers faxes computer etc.

Travel:

• Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting). 10%

At Ultra Clean Technologyâwe do not just welcome diversity - we celebrate it!âUltra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression marital status and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

UCTâoffers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees which includes medical dental vision 401(k) and paid time off.