Director Quality Engineering Jobs in San Ramon, CA

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:

The Director, Quality Systems & Restricted Material Compliance will define and execute the multi-year strategy, governance, and evolution of the company's global Quality Management System (QMS) and materials compliance framework. This role is accountable for architecting scalable, enterprise-wide quality systems and controls that ensure alignment with global regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal performance standards. The Director will drive digital transformation through eQMS and data-enabled insights, enable risk-based decision-making through robust governance mechanisms, and ensure effective integration of quality systems across product lifecycle, supplier, and manufacturing environments. This role plays a critical part in improving First Time Right performance, strengthening compliance risk management, and delivering consistent, predictable outcomes across all global sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and lead the global Quality Management System (QMS) strategy and multi-year roadmap, ensuring scalable, standardized systems aligned with business growth, technology, and customer requirements.

• Establish and govern enterprise-wide quality systems, including policies, standards, and controls across all sites (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements).

• Own the global Business Management System (BMS) certification strategy, integrating QMS and EHS frameworks to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory alignment.

• Govern the effectiveness of core quality processes, including advanced quality planning, CAPA, change control, audits, document control, and structured problem-solving.

• Lead enterprise change governance through the global Change Control Board (CCB), enabling disciplined, risk-based decision-making.

• Ensure integration of quality systems across the Product Lifecycle (PLC), including design for quality, process capability, and regulatory compliance.

• Own global restricted materials compliance (e.g., RoHS, REACH, PFAS), ensuring proactive risk management across products and supply chain.

• Ensure governance and integration with Supplier Quality systems to align supplier performance, compliance, and standards globally.

• Drive digital transformation of quality systems, including eQMS architecture, data integration, and analytics to improve visibility, decision-making and speed of issue resolution.

• Champion First Time Right (FTR) performance, embedding quality at source across product development, manufacturing, suppliers, and enterprise functions.

• Lead enterprise quality performance management, including Management Review, quality metrics standardization, executive reporting, and risk escalation frameworks.

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and enterprise functions to ensure alignment, adoption, and effectiveness of quality systems.

• Build and develop a high-performing global team, including organizational design, capability development, and succession planning.

Skills:

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Change Control Systems, Change Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Decision Making, Digital Transformation, Executive Communications, Global Business, ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Material Compliance, People Management, Problem Solving Tools, Product Compliance, Quality Management System Auditing, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Regulatory Risk, Risk Assessments, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Strategic Thinking

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor's degree; or 10 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience| Required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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