Supplier/Vendor QA Engineer 4 (Value Added Frames)
Core
Design, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs for suppliers manufacturing equipment frames and integration services, ensuring processes and products meet quality standards.
Role type
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Equipment frames and integration services for the Value Added Frames (VAF) space
Domain
Semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing
Required skills
Quality management, auditing, 8D methodology, continuous improvement, 6S, supplier qualification, manufacturing process controls, root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, cleanroom experience
Preferred skills
Leading supplier qualification and manufacturing readiness activities, developing inspection strategies and control plans, complex manufacturing troubleshooting, semiconductor/aerospace/automotive industry experience
Technologies
ERP, MES
Responsibilities
Design methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production processes and finished products onsite; analyze production data to identify trends and resolve technical/quality challenges; support product development from prototyping to deployment; collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide supplier development and resolve manufacturing issues; audit supplier quality systems and ensure robust manufacturing process controls; travel up to 25% to supplier sites for face-to-face engagement and issue resolution
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (6+ years experience)
