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Sr. Principal QA Engineer

FormFactor

Livermore, CA, US$136k – $179konsite

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Forming Our Future together FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift: The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description: FormFactor is seeking a Senior Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to lead key elements of our enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement across global operations. This role serves as the business process owner for critical quality system processes, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), audit programs, change control governance, management reviews, quality system effectiveness, and quality system module/workflow ownership within the eQMS.

The ideal candidate brings strong quality systems, auditing, structured problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment. The role partners with Business Units and enabling functions to ensure compliance, operational excellence, and adoption of best-in-class quality practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management Systems & Compliance • Lead the development, implementation, optimization, and governance of enterprise quality management systems (QMS) across multiple sites and business functions.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and semiconductor industry standards.

• Act as a recognized subject matter expert for quality system requirements, interpretation of standards, and best practices.

• Drive harmonization and standardization of quality processes across global operations.

Audit & Certification Management • Lead enterprise internal audit programs, including planning, execution, reporting, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.

• Serve as the primary quality lead for customer audits, third-party audits, regulatory assessments, and certification audits.

• Coordinate new site certifications, surveillance audits, and recertification activities across business units and enabling functions.

• Analyze audit trends and systemic issues to drive sustainable corrective actions and preventive improvements.

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Leadership • Own enterprise CAPA governance processes and ensure effective management of quality issues, nonconformances, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing methodologies including 4C, 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), model-based problem solving, and 5 Why analysis.

• Drive integration of in-line Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) into enterprise quality workflows.

• Escalate systemic quality risks and facilitate resolution through cross-functional leadership and executive engagement.

Change Control & Quality Governance • Lead Enterprise Change Control Board (CCB) governance processes, ensuring appropriate risk assessments, impact evaluations, approvals, and implementation controls.

• Establish and monitor key quality governance metrics to measure process effectiveness and organizational compliance.

• Conduct effectiveness reviews and drive continuous enhancement of change management practices.

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are incorporated into operational and strategic business decisions.

eQMS Ownership & Process Excellence • Serve as business process owner for assigned quality system modules, workflows, and governance processes within the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).

• Define system requirements, process improvements, enhancement priorities, and user adoption strategies.

• Collaborate with IT, business leaders, and quality stakeholders to improve workflow efficiency and data integrity.

• Utilize digital quality tools, analytics, and automation to increase organizational effectiveness.

Management Review & Quality Performance • Lead preparation and facilitation of ISO Management Reviews and executive quality review processes.

• Develop enterprise quality performance dashboards, Quality Control Tower metrics, and management reporting tools.

• Monitor leading and lagging indicators to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.

• Present quality performance, compliance status, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Customer Quality Engagement • Manage governance processes supporting customer visits, facility tours, quality assessments, and audit activities.

• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to address quality concerns and strengthen customer confidence.

• Drive proactive communication and resolution of quality-related risks affecting customer satisfaction.

Training & Organizational Development • Develop and deliver training programs related to quality management systems, audit readiness, problem-solving methodologies, CAPA processes, and governance requirements.

• Mentor engineers, auditors, and cross-functional teams in quality principles and continuous improvement practices.

• Promote a culture of quality ownership, accountability, and operational excellence across the organization.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Leadership • Analyze quality trends, audit findings, CAPA

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