Senior Engineer I-Quality (Calibration and Metrology)

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Job Description:

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer – Calibration & Metrology is responsible for leading and continuously improving the organization's calibration and measurement systems to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and traceability of inspection, measuring, and test equipment used in aerospace, defense, and high-reliability manufacturing environments. This role serves as the technical focal point for calibration compliance, metrology activities, measurement systems, equipment validation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the site calibration and metrology program.
• Ensure calibration compliance and measurement traceability for inspection, measuring, and test equipment.
• Support calibration scheduling, equipment recalls and tracking of overdue equipment.
• Lead investigations of out-of-tolerance equipment and assess potential product impact.
• Support validation and qualification of new inspection, test, and production equipment.
• Conduct internal audits and support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Lead and support corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyze quality and calibration metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Evaluate and monitor external calibration service providers.
• Provide technical guidance and training related to calibration, measurement systems, and quality requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality teams to improve process capability and measurement effectiveness.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Requirements/ Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering, Calibration, Metrology, or related experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, semiconductor, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Calibration and metrology principles
  • Measurement systems and traceability
  • Root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Statistical analysis and process improvement
  • Internal auditing and quality management systems
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience with calibration management software and measurement system analysis.\

Key Attributes

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Effective communicator capable of engaging all levels of the organization
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality, compliance, and operational excellence

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

10% standing, 10% walking, 80% sitting; Usual business hours

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $205,000.*

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.
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