Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer (Fabrication&Machining)
Core
Develop and manage suppliers for complex metal components and assemblies, specifically semiconductor showerheads and pedestals, ensuring they meet design intent and quality standards.
Role type
Senior Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer (Fabrication & Machining)
Builds
High-complexity metal parts and assemblies for semiconductor applications
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing, precision metal fabrication, and supply chain engineering
Required skills
Complex metal fabrication and assembly, CNC machining (4/5-axis), metal joining (brazing, welding, diffusion bonding), GD&T and metrology, aluminum metallurgy, supplier process qualification, root cause analysis, quality management systems
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, experience in aerospace/vacuum/medical industries, knowledge of AWS/ASTM/AMS standards
Technologies
CNC milling/turning, EBW, FSW, RFW, TIG, CMM, SPC, PFMEA, DMAIC
Responsibilities
Provide Design for Manufacturability input for showerheads and pedestals; Assess product drawings and tolerances to ensure supplier process capability; Develop and qualify supplier manufacturing process flows; Lead technical reviews of tooling, machining strategy, and assembly alignment; Execute qualification plans including first article inspection and capability studies; Lead root cause analysis for quality issues; Audit suppliers on site for manufacturing controls and quality systems; Evaluate new fabrication and automation technologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
