PR/161100 | Quality Engineer (Supplier & Product Quality)

A global technology leader developing advanced process equipment and solutions — enabling innovation across the semiconductor, compound semiconductor, data storage, and advanced scientific research industries — is hiring a Quality Engineer. This is a dual-function quality engineering role covering Supplier Quality (SQE) and Product Quality (PQE), serving as a key liaison between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams. The role reports to the Supplier Quality Manager.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)

  • Lead supplier audits, CAPA closure, and corrective action programs

  • Drive supplier qualification, performance monitoring (KPIs, scorecards), and continuous improvement

  • Develop PFD, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC with suppliers

  • Support NPI readiness, product transfers, and change management

  • Manage incoming quality controls and containment strategies

• Product Quality Engineering (PQE)

  • Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, RCCA, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, CAPA)

  • Analyze manufacturing, warranty, and field reliability data

  • Maintain quality KPIs, dashboards, and management reports

  • Drive improvements to SOPs, work instructions, and control plans

• Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement

  • Support internal, supplier, and customer audits

  • Participate in NPI, engineering change, and manufacturing transfer activities

  • Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality   Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SQE, PQE, Manufacturing Quality, or related quality discipline.

• Experience in semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, precision manufacturing, electronics, or complex electromechanical products preferred.

• Proven experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.

• Experience supporting NPI, product transfers, supplier qualification, and quality improvement programs.

• Proficiency in 8D, CAPA, RCCA, FMEA, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis.

• Experience with SPC, MSA, Control Plans, and process capability studies.

• Working knowledge of GD&T, inspection methods, metrology, and manufacturing processes.

• ERP systems (SAP preferred); Minitab, Power BI, or equivalent.

• ASQ certifications (CQE, CSQP, CMQ/OE, CQA) and/or Six Sigma GB/BB preferred.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.