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 / Materials engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier quality management, machining and forging process assessment, root cause analysis (8D, DMAIC, RCCA), cross-functional project leadership, supplier audits, manufacturing process evaluation, technical compliance verification, performance metric analysis, mentorship
Preferred skills
Semiconductor capital equipment experience, forged component sourcing, contract manufacturer management, PFMEA/Control Plans/SPC/MSA/APQP/PPAP knowledge, Six Sigma certification, PMP certification
Technologies
CNC machining, forging, heat treatment, laser cutting, welding, GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP
Responsibilities
Act as technical contact for assigned suppliers to drive performance improvements; Assess machining and forging processes for technical compliance; Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and performance plans; Lead supplier problem-solving using structured methodologies; Conduct supplier assessments, technical audits, and manufacturing process evaluations; Evaluate supplier capabilities and quality systems; Lead cross-functional projects to improve supplier performance; Support new product introductions by assessing supplier readiness; Analyze supplier performance metrics and develop executive summaries; Develop and implement project plans for supplier improvement initiatives; Mentor junior engineers on supplier quality and manufacturing initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC