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Our Team
SPP is a vertically integrated photonics business focused on the design, fabrication, and delivery of Indium Phosphide (InP) semiconductor laser and gain chips. SPP operates two wafer fabrication facilities in Southern California supporting advanced photonic devices and customer die demand.
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager, Fab Quality Engineering serves as the senior quality leader within SPP Operations and is responsible for building and leading the manufacturing quality organization across both fabrication facilities. The role establishes quality systems, inspection practices, quality metrics, and quality culture while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, and the Sr. Manager, Photonics Quality Engineering to support business growth and manufacturing excellence.
This position provides leadership for manufacturing quality strategy, execution, and organizational development across both fabrication facilities and is expected to maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor. The role supports Epitaxial Growth, Wafer Fabrication, Bar Processing, Chip Processing, and Test Operations, and works closely with Epitaxy, Process, Product, and Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, Test Operations, and Reliability & Failure Analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and lead the SPP Fab Quality organization across both fabrication facilities
- Recruit, develop, and manage quality inspectors while building future technician and quality engineering capabilities
- Establish quality procedures, metrics, escalation processes, reporting systems, and a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement
- Establish incoming inspection processes, acceptance criteria, and material-control procedures for critical materials including III-V substrates, epitaxial source materials, specialty gases, precious metals, process chemicals, and optical and test consumables
- Verify material certifications; establish supplier qualification, monitoring, corrective-action, and containment processes
- Ensure traceability and disposition tracking
- Develop and implement in-process quality control systems, containment and escalation processes for quality excursions, and process controls across manufacturing operations
- Monitor process performance and quality trends
- Drive reduction of defects, scrap, rework, and quality escapes; and ensure consistent quality practices across both fabs
- Implement and maintain manufacturing quality systems, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), CAPA, Non-Conforming Material Report (NCMR) processes, FMEA, and process control plans
- Provide independent quality review and approval of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), process changes, and manufacturing transfers
- Establish and maintain ESD control programs and quality documentation and records
- Lead investigations of manufacturing quality excursions and process escapes in partnership with Process Engineering and Product Engineering
- Monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk)
- Provide quality leadership for measurement-system capability and MSA activities
- Support tool and process qualification and requalification
- Use quality data to improve process stability, defect reduction, and yield
- Maintain audit readiness across both fabrication facilities
- Support internal, customer, and ISO audits
- Support contamination-control initiatives and cleanroom environmental monitoring
- Ensure quality documentation meets compliance requirements
- Partner with the Sr. Manager, Photonics Quality Engineering on corporate quality initiatives and enterprise quality alignment
- Other relevant tasks, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Experience: 7+ years of manufacturing quality experience within wafer fabrication, photonics, compound semiconductor, or related advanced manufacturing environments
- Leadership: 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of SPC, CAPA, NCMR, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and manufacturing quality systems
- Experience leading root-cause investigations and corrective-action programs
- Experience supporting semiconductor wafer fabrication or advanced manufacturing operations
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Experience working effectively across Operations and Engineering functions
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in wafer-fab quality within silicon semiconductor, compound semiconductor, photonics, III-V semiconductor, optoelectronics, or optical communications manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting epitaxial growth operations
- Experience building or scaling manufacturing quality organizations within multi-site manufacturing environments
- Experience with supplier-quality programs and semiconductor MES systems
- Comfortable operating in evolving, high-mix manufacturing environments with limited historical data
- Desire to learn InP epitaxial growth, wafer fabrication, and photonics manufacturing technologies
The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.
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Location: Alhambra, CA (Onsite)
Our Team
SPP is a vertically integrated photonics business focused on the design, fabrication, and delivery of Indium Phosphide (InP) semiconductor laser and gain chips. SPP operates two wafer fabrication facilities in Southern California supporting advanced photonic devices and customer die demand.
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager, Fab Quality Engineering serves as the senior quality leader within SPP Operations and is responsible for building and leading the manufacturing quality organization across both fabrication facilities. The role establishes quality systems, inspection practices, quality metrics, and quality culture while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, and the Sr. Manager, Photonics Quality Engineering to support business growth and manufacturing excellence.
This position provides leadership for manufacturing quality strategy, execution, and organizational development across both fabrication facilities and is expected to maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor. The role supports Epitaxial Growth, Wafer Fabrication, Bar Processing, Chip Processing, and Test Operations, and works closely with Epitaxy, Process, Product, and Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, Test Operations, and Reliability & Failure Analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and lead the SPP Fab Quality organization across both fabrication facilities
- Recruit, develop, and manage quality inspectors while building future technician and quality engineering capabilities
- Establish quality procedures, metrics, escalation processes, reporting systems, and a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement
- Establish incoming inspection processes, acceptance criteria, and material-control procedures for critical materials including III-V substrates, epitaxial source materials, specialty gases, precious metals, process chemicals, and optical and test consumables
- Verify material certifications; establish supplier qualification, monitoring, corrective-action, and containment processes
- Ensure traceability and disposition tracking
- Develop and implement in-process quality control systems, containment and escalation processes for quality excursions, and process controls across manufacturing operations
- Monitor process performance and quality trends
- Drive reduction of defects, scrap, rework, and quality escapes; and ensure consistent quality practices across both fabs
- Implement and maintain manufacturing quality systems, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), CAPA, Non-Conforming Material Report (NCMR) processes, FMEA, and process control plans
- Provide independent quality review and approval of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), process changes, and manufacturing transfers
- Establish and maintain ESD control programs and quality documentation and records
- Lead investigations of manufacturing quality excursions and process escapes in partnership with Process Engineering and Product Engineering
- Monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk)
- Provide quality leadership for measurement-system capability and MSA activities
- Support tool and process qualification and requalification
- Use quality data to improve process stability, defect reduction, and yield
- Maintain audit readiness across both fabrication facilities
- Support internal, customer, and ISO audits
- Support contamination-control initiatives and cleanroom environmental monitoring
- Ensure quality documentation meets compliance requirements
- Partner with the Sr. Manager, Photonics Quality Engineering on corporate quality initiatives and enterprise quality alignment
- Other relevant tasks, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Experience: 7+ years of manufacturing quality experience within wafer fabrication, photonics, compound semiconductor, or related advanced manufacturing environments
- Leadership: 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of SPC, CAPA, NCMR, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and manufacturing quality systems
- Experience leading root-cause investigations and corrective-action programs
- Experience supporting semiconductor wafer fabrication or advanced manufacturing operations
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Experience working effectively across Operations and Engineering functions
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in wafer-fab quality within silicon semiconductor, compound semiconductor, photonics, III-V semiconductor, optoelectronics, or optical communications manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting epitaxial growth operations
- Experience building or scaling manufacturing quality organizations within multi-site manufacturing environments
- Experience with supplier-quality programs and semiconductor MES systems
- Comfortable operating in evolving, high-mix manufacturing environments with limited historical data
- Desire to learn InP epitaxial growth, wafer fabrication, and photonics manufacturing technologies
The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Quality Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
An advanced degree in engineering or quality management supports EB-2 eligibility. If you hold a bachelor's degree, five years of progressive experience in quality systems, supplier audits, or manufacturing oversight can satisfy the EB-2 advanced-degree equivalent standard under USCIS guidelines.
Document your specialization before PERM begins
Gather performance reviews, project scopes, and certifications like ASQ CQM or ISO 9001 lead auditor credentials now. PERM labor certification requires the employer to define the job's minimum requirements, and your documented background must match those requirements precisely before DOL submission.
Target manufacturers and regulated-industry employers
Aerospace, medical device, automotive, and pharmaceutical companies routinely sponsor Quality Engineering Managers because their regulatory compliance obligations create sustained demand. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history in engineering and quality roles.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires a mandatory 30-day job-order posting plus additional recruitment steps before DOL submission. Some employers batch filings quarterly. Knowing a company's internal cadence helps you gauge how long between offer acceptance and when your priority date gets established.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating salary
DOL assigns a wage level to your PERM position, and your offered salary must meet or exceed it. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Quality Engineering Manager roles in your target metro area before entering salary negotiations with any employer.
Understand AC21 portability if you change jobs
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. For Quality Engineering Manager roles, O*NET occupation codes help establish whether a new position qualifies as sufficiently similar.
Green Card Quality Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Engineering Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Quality Engineering Manager positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3, depending on your credentials. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive specialized experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Your employer and their immigration attorney will determine which category fits your background and the job's defined minimum requirements during the PERM process.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and renewable but subject to lottery selection and status expiration. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence, with no renewal requirement afterward. The process is more involved: your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, file an I-140 petition with USCIS, and you must wait for a visa number based on your priority date and country of birth.
How long does the PERM process take for a Quality Engineering Manager position?
PERM labor certification involves a prevailing wage determination, a mandatory recruitment period, and DOL review. Processing times vary and can extend further if DOL selects the case for audit. After PERM approval, your employer files an I-140, and your wait for an immigrant visa number depends on your country of birth and the current priority date backlog. Nationals of India and China often face significantly longer waits.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Quality Engineering Manager jobs?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history in engineering and quality management roles. Focusing on regulated industries such as aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and pharmaceuticals increases your chances, since compliance-driven organizations maintain ongoing demand for quality leadership and are more accustomed to sponsoring foreign professionals through PERM and I-140 filings.
Can I keep my priority date if I change employers during the green card process?
Yes, in two distinct scenarios. If your original I-140 was approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and request that USCIS retain your earlier priority date. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Quality Engineering Manager roles map to specific O*NET occupation codes that help establish job similarity for portability purposes.