Quality Engineer

lumentum· Lumentum Operations LLC
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📍 USA - NC- GreensboroFull time💰 USD 71K–130K
Full timeLumentum Operations LLC

About this role

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

The Quality Engineer supports product quality, yield performance, and QMS effectiveness within manufacturing operations. This role ensures compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements while applying engineering and statistical methods to improve process stability, yield, and cost of quality across fabrication processes.

The position works cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and customers to ensure the consistent delivery of high‑performance, reliable products.

Key Responsibilities

QMS & Compliance

  • Support compliance with ISO 9001 and internal QMS requirements
  • Maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and records
  • Support internal, customer, and certification audits
  • Execute CAPA using structured problem‑solving methods (8D, DMAIC)
  • Support document control, change management, and traceability
  • Support supplier quality activities, including incoming quality and SCARs

Process Quality & Manufacturing Support

  • Collaborate with fabrication, coating, polishing, and engineering teams to support process stability and yield
  • Provide day‑to‑day production support to resolve quality issues and minimize downtime
  • Support review of process changes, deviations, and nonconformances
  • Perform root cause analysis for scrap, rework, and yield loss
  • Support NPI, process qualification, and validation efforts

Data Analytics, SPC & Yield

  • Implement and maintain SPC on critical process parameters
  • Analyze process capability (Cp/Cpk/Ppk), yield, and defect trends
  • Develop reports and dashboards for quality and yield metrics
  • Perform analysis including DOE, Pareto, and trend analysis
  • Utilize MES/SPC tools for early detection of process excursions

Risk, Inspection & Nonconformance

  • Participate in PFMEA/DFMEA and maintain risk assessments
  • Support development of control plans, inspection strategies, and sampling plans
  • Support MSA / Gauge R&R, calibration, and inspection validation
  • Support MRB activities, nonconformance handling, and corrective actions
  • Track scrap, rework, and customer escape trends; support FA/RMA activities

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

  • Support Lean improvement initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to improve yield, reliability, and process capability
  • Train operators and technicians on quality and inspection standards
  • Collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 2-5+ years in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing
  • Strong background in process quality, SPC, DOE, and root cause analysis
  • Effective cross‑functional communication skills

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and QMS processes
  • Experience with SPC, DOE, FMEA, CAPA, and control plans
  • Proficiency with Minitab, JMP, Python, Tableau, or similar tools
  • Familiarity with semiconductor, optical, or precision manufacturing

Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $70,500 – 130,000USD. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Quality Engineer role at lumentum?
The listed salary for this Quality Engineer position at lumentum is USD 71K–130K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Quality Engineer position at lumentum located?
This Quality Engineer role at lumentum is based in USA - NC- Greensboro. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Quality Engineer role at lumentum full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Quality Engineer role in the Lumentum Operations LLC department at lumentum.
Which team or department does the Quality Engineer at lumentum belong to?
This Quality Engineer position is part of the Lumentum Operations LLC department at lumentum. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Quality Engineer position at lumentum?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to lumentum's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Quality Engineer job at lumentum posted?
This Quality Engineer position at lumentum was posted on Aug 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Quality Engineer
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