Engineer Principle, Supplier Quality
Core
Lead supplier quality and development for mechanical components (submounts, plastic molding, CNC, soldering) across the product lifecycle from development to sustaining production.
Role type
Senior IC Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical/Optical)
Builds
Mechanical components and submounts for optical/electromechanical products
Domain
Semiconductor/Optical manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
Supplier qualification, process audits, supplier readiness evaluation, supplier improvement roadmaps, risk mitigation, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical process control, process capability analysis, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, structured problem-solving
Preferred skills
Knowledge of casting, machining, sheet metal stamping, injection molding, soldering wires/pads, ISO Certified Auditor, QMS understanding
Technologies
None explicitly listed beyond manufacturing processes
Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification and manufacturing capability assessments; Develop supplier improvement roadmaps for quality and yield; Partner with engineering on supplier selection and technology roadmaps; Lead supplier process qualification and production readiness; Drive continuous improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers; Act as primary technical quality interface for supplier escalations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
