Staff/Principal Engineer, FE Central QA - F10

As a Quality Assurance Staff Engineer/ Principal Engineer, you will lead FE quality execution and global Material Review Board (MRB) strategy to ensure product quality, operational excellence, and manufacturing continuity across Micron Front-End manufacturing sites. You will drive quality disposition activities, quality containment processes, and cross-functional problem solving while developing standardized global quality systems and transforming operations through AI, automation, and advanced analytics. This role offers the opportunity to shape Micron’s global quality direction, influence strategic manufacturing initiatives, and build next-generation quality solutions that improve productivity, cycle time, and business outcomes.Lead Fab Quality Execution and Disposition ManagementDrive daily quality disposition activities including MRB, SBL, SWR, and other containment processes to support weekly ACCT targets and manufacturing commitments.Ensure timely and effective disposition decisions while balancing quality, risk, cycle time, and production requirements.Lead containment and resolution of quality excursions and high-impact manufacturing issues.Partner with Manufacturing, Process Integration, Product Engineering, Yield Enhancement, and Operations teams to accelerate issue resolution and minimize quality risk.Provide technical guidance and leadership for complex disposition and quality decision-making.Provide Techinical Leadership and Organizational EfficiencyLead, motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance organization.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Build team capabilities to effectively manage complex operational and quality challenges.Drive data-driven decision making and operational excellence across the organization.Drive Global MRB Strategy and StandardizationOwn and lead the global MRB strategy across all Front-End manufacturing sites.Establish a unified vision, governance framework, and roadmap for disposition operations.Develop, standardize, and deploy Best Known Methods (BKMs), business processes, and operational frameworks across the network.Lead global forums and steering teams to harmonize MRB systems, business rules, and operational standards.Drive consistency, scalability, efficiency, and risk management across technologies and regions.Lead Digital Transformation and AI InnovationPartner with SMAI, IT, and Digital Transformation teams to develop next-generation quality and MRB solutions.Drive implementation of AI-enabled decision support systems, workflow automation, and advanced analytics capabilities.Integrate AI-assisted tools into daily operations to improve efficiency, productivity, and disposition quality.Utilize intelligent risk assessments, automated workflows, and predictive analytics to optimize quality operations.Ensure responsible use of AI technologies while maintaining compliance with organizational standards and legal requirements.Influence Network Quality ExcellenceRepresent Quality as a key stakeholder in strategic network initiatives and transformation programs.Drive innovation through advanced analytics and intelligent decision-support capabilities.Influence long-term manufacturing quality strategies, operational excellence, and business outcomes.Partner with stakeholders across multiple organizations to deliver sustainable quality improvements.Education:Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.Required Qualifications:5+ years of semiconductor industry experience in Quality Engineering, Yield Enhancement, Product Engineering, Process Integration, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related technical disciplines.Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing operations, quality systems, excursion management, containment methodologies, and disposition decision processes.Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.Proven ability to manage complex operational issues while balancing quality, cycle time, manufacturing productivity, and customer impact.Experience defining business processes, driving standardization, and implementing scalable operational solutions across multiple sites or organizations.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to leverage data to drive business results and strategic direction.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.Ability to collaborate and influence across globally distributed teams and organizations.Ability to apply digital fluency and AI literacy to effectively and responsibly utilize AI-enabled tools for research, analysis, problem-solving, content creation, and operational excellence.Preferred Qualifications:Experience leading global MRB operations, quality systems, or enterprise-wide quality transformation initiatives.Knowledge of AI, automation, data analytics, business intelligence, and decision-support systems.Experience driving operational excellence programs across multiple manufacturing sites and regions.Experience developing standardized governance frameworks and global operational best practices.Proficiency with data visualization, reporting, and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, or equivalent technologies