Sr. Principal QA Engineer

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 Form Factor’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:

Form Factor is seeking a Senior Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to lead key elements of our enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement across global operations. This role serves as the business process owner for critical quality system processes, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), audit programs, change control governance, management reviews, quality system effectiveness, and quality system module/workflow ownership within the eQMS.The

ideal candidate brings strong quality systems, auditing, structured problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment. The role partners with Business Units and enabling functions to ensure compliance, operational excellence, and adoption of best-in-class quality practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management Systems & Compliance Lead the development, implementation, optimization, and governance of enterprise quality management systems (QMS) across multiple sites and business functions.

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and semiconductor industry standards.

Act as a recognized subject matter expert for quality system requirements, interpretation of standards, and best practices.

Drive harmonization and standardization of quality processes across global operations.

Audit & Certification Management Lead enterprise internal audit programs, including planning, execution, reporting, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.

Serve as the primary quality lead for customer audits, third-party audits, regulatory assessments, and certification audits.

Coordinate new site certifications, surveillance audits, and recertification activities across business units and enabling functions.

Analyze audit trends and systemic issues to drive sustainable corrective actions and preventive improvements.

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Leadership Own enterprise CAPA governance processes and ensure effective management of quality issues, nonconformances, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing methodologies including 4C, 8D, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), model-based problem solving, and 5 Why analysis.

Drive integration of in-line Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) into enterprise quality workflows.

Escalate systemic quality risks and facilitate resolution through cross-functional leadership and executive engagement.

Change Control & Quality Governance Lead Enterprise Change Control Board (CCB) governance processes, ensuring appropriate risk assessments, impact evaluations, approvals, and implementation controls.

Establish and monitor key quality governance…