Supplier Quality Manager
Description
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead quality operations across our manufacturing suppliers. This role is critical to ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability that result in customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving continuous improvement with manufacturing suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all manufacturing quality activities across Assembly OSATs, Wafer Fabrications, Test, and Final product.
- Drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, FMEA, SPC, DOE) for manufacturing issues, excursions, and customer returns.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure robust process controls and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee quality metrics, defect reduction, RMA trends, and in‑line quality indicators.
- Support customer quality interactions, including audits, quality reviews, and technical discussions.
- Lead supplier quality activities for key manufacturing partners.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring manufacturing readiness, qualification execution, and quality risk assessments.
- Mentor and develop a high‑performing quality engineering team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or related field).
- 7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, quality engineering, or reliability engineering.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor product manufacturing processes (wafer fab, assembly, test) and quality methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience with SPC, FMEA, 8D, DOE, and other structured problem‑solving tools.
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive systemic improvements.
- Excellent communication skills and experience interfacing with customers and suppliers.
- Familiarity with automotive or high‑reliability markets is a plus.