Junior Supplier Quality Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment)

Key Responsibilities Supplier Qualifications: Conduct regular supplier audits, risk assessments, and production part approval processes (PPAP) to evaluate manufacturing capabilities. Issue Resolution: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) with suppliers when incoming material defects occur. Performance Tracking: Monitor supplier quality metrics (e.g., DPPM, SCAR response times) and issue monthly quality scorecards. Continuous Improvement: Partner with vendors on continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma) to improve yield and reduce incoming material variability. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Review engineering specifications with design teams to ensure suppliers can realistically achieve required tolerances. Required Qualifications Education: Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related technical field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or supplier auditing. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and 8D problem-solving.