Quality Control Engineer

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

High level summary of job

The Quality Control Engineer is responsible for all specific buildings' quality issues, control, directing and monitoring. This position is responsible for optimizing quality and cost, while reducing variability and improving quality system operability. This position is also responsible for specific area quality performance reporting, out of control action plans and investigations.

Essential functions of the job

• Responsible for all area quality issues, monitoring, OOC reporting, and responsiveness to quality issues from building customers. Responds to all quality issues and upsets for area processes. Participation in management of change, MRB and CAB programs and supporting site mitigating quality upsets.
• Responsible for driving cost and quality optimization. Quantifying cost of poor quality and offering support to minimize downgrades.
• Implement area quality control system and standards to synchronize and streamline operations.
• Responsible for area monitoring and analyzing quality performance.
• Collaborating with operations teams to develop and implement quality control improvements.
• Lead efforts to reduce variability within their respective areas.
• Monitoring and managing raw incoming material quality performance.

Key FUNCTIONS :

Leadership : Demonstrated leadership and people skills are required. The engineer must communicate and enforce quality policies. The Quality Control Engineer will demonstrate :

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

Accountabilities :

Skills

Education Requirements

Certification Requirements :

Work Experience

Safety : Has a responsibility of raising the level of safety awareness of the area Team through the following :

People / Teamwork : Active area team member by identifying / communicating issues, leading quality problem solving efforts, documenting plans, and coordinating required follow-up actions.

Training : Provides the lead role of training operators in shift duties related to maintaining quality. These duties may include :

Quality : Responsible for area quality tracking, coordination, and corrective action.

The range for this position is $76,550   - $95,700  assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at :

989.301.5333

or email your request to

G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 772

Salary : $76,550 - $95,700