Welding - Supplier Engineer
Core
Develop, qualify, and continuously improve welding and fabrication processes across the global supplier base for precision welded assemblies used in semiconductor equipment.
Role type
Supplier Engineer (Welding)
Builds
Precision welded assemblies for semiconductor equipment
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Advanced joining technologies
Required skills
Supplier qualification and development, Welding process expertise (GTAW, GMAW, EBW, LBW, brazing), Metallurgy and material testing, Root cause analysis (8D, Six Sigma, Fishbone), Data analysis (SPC, Pareto), Cross-functional collaboration, Technical auditing, Engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AWS Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS), ASNT ACCP certification, Experience with automated welding systems, Knowledge of metal finishing and precision cleaning
Technologies
AWS, ASME, SPC, 8D, Six Sigma, GD&T, MS Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain quality assurance processes for supplier-manufactured welded components, Review and approve supplier welding procedures for compliance, Lead supplier onboarding and technical audits, Resolve weldability issues and quality incidents with suppliers, Analyze supplier quality data to drive improvement strategies, Mentor internal teams on welding fundamentals and supplier evaluation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
