Supplier Engineer E4
Core
Lead supplier quality, technical development, and operational excellence for machining, forging, and contract manufacturing supply bases to support semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Supplier Engineer (IC)
Builds
Semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing supply chain readiness
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Advanced materials engineering
Required skills
Supplier quality management, manufacturing process assessment (CNC, forging, sheet-metal), root cause analysis (8D, DMAIC, RCCA), cross-functional project leadership, supplier audits, technical compliance evaluation, performance metrics analysis, mentoring
Preferred skills
Semiconductor capital equipment experience, forging component qualification, contract manufacturer management, Quality Management Systems (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP), Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), PMP certification
Technologies
CNC machining, forging, laser cutting, welding, heat treatment, GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP
Responsibilities
Act as technical contact for assigned suppliers to drive performance improvements; Assess machining, forging, and sheet-metal processes for technical compliance; Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and performance plans; Resolve complex technical issues using structured methodologies; Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and manufacturing process evaluations; Support new product introductions by assessing supplier readiness; Analyze supplier performance metrics and develop executive-level summaries; Mentor junior engineers on supplier quality initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
