Manufacturing Quality Engineering - Supplier Quality Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.•Austin, TX

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: Join AMD's team of highly skilled professionals in managing the quality performance of key manufacturing partners and suppliers in the production of our leading-edge Game Console, Graphics, Server and CPU products. Our presence in the region gives this supplier quality team exposure to multiple AMD product development teams and manufacturing operation teams, in addition to our critical manufacturing partners and suppliers. This team partners with AMD Manufacturing Team and Procurement Team to drive our Suppliers proactively work towards AMD quality expectations and requirements. THE PERSON: Strong communication, works effectively in cross-functional teams Strong analytical thinkers who can resolve challenges with innovative solutions. Ability to think critically under pressure. Driven and proactive, with a strong sense of initiative. Efficient in managing time and resources in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Experience in Contract Manufacturing engineering and quality experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in setting up and managing Supplier Quality and Supplier Management processes.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Capable of working independently and collaborating with other groups to provide solutions.

Nice To Haves

Quality Auditor certification is preferred. ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA6.3 etc.
Statistical analysis capability such as JMP and Power BI.
Programming skills such as Python and SQL are preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct quality interface with contract manufacturing (CM) service providers.
Ensure that CM suppliers have developed and executed manufacturing control plans to ensure compliance with product established specifications.
Implement quality metrics to drive end-to-end continuous improvement.
Identify systematic improvement opportunities and work with suppliers to establish yearly long-term improvement projects to reduce quality defects.
Drive SPC compliance and improvement to reduce out of control conditions.
Conduct yearly audits and line walks when required at suppliers' factories.
Assess Supplier quality performance through quarterly quality score card process and communicate improvement direction to suppliers.
Train and develop supplier to comply to AMD's quality methodologies - 8D methodology/why-why analysis, responding to non-conformances, corrective action system, change management system.
Manage customer and internal quality excursions escalation, driving supplier root cause and corrective and preventive actions using 8D approach/why-why analysis.
Record, monitor, and report supplier activities not limited to excursion events to management on weekly basis.
Provide oversight and governance of returns center processes and reporting
Manage returns processes across a cross-functional / matrix organization
Provide clear and timely communications to multiple stakeholders