Senior Engineer II, Supplier Development
About The Position
The Senior Engineer II, Supplier Development ensures supplier readiness, capability, and long-term scalability in support of product quality, technology roadmaps, and supply chain resilience. The role assesses supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and technology gaps; defines and drives gap-closure plans; and leads supplier development initiatives to support sustained performance, risk reduction, and future growth. Working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing teams across global regions, the position develops supplier manufacturing technologies and capabilities and helps define supply chain requirements and investment needs. The role leads supplier assessments and development programs, supports readiness for new product introduction and production ramps, advances process control and problem-solving practices, and manages supplier improvement projects with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or another related discipline.
- 15 years of professional experience or demonstrated expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and/or supplier development for complex mechanical systems.
- Prior technical experience in manufacturing technologies in the semiconductor or semiconductor equipment industry.
- Strong knowledge of applied operational and engineering statistical methods.
- Strong knowledge of Process Control Systems (PCS) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Strong knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA.
- Strong knowledge of failure analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Strong knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and EPS.
- Ability to lead independently in a matrixed, global environment.
- Exceptional English communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Experience working effectively across geographies, cultures, and disciplines.
- Ability to act as a technical leader and subject matter expert in supplier development and manufacturing capability.
- Ability to drive supplier accountability while building collaborative partnerships.
- Ability to anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with business priorities.
- Comfort leading through ambiguity, influencing without authority, and managing multiple complex initiatives in parallel.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Assess supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, and technology maturity against product, process, and business requirements.
- Evaluate supplier risks involving process capability, yield, reliability, scalability, and operational robustness.
- Lead supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities, including initial engagement, onboarding, and ongoing performance reviews.
- Drive gap analysis and closure plans aligned with quality, cost, delivery, and technology roadmaps.
- Design and execute supplier development programs to improve manufacturing capability, process control, and quality performance.
- Provide suppliers with tools, resources, training, and technical guidance for ramp, volume scaling, and long-term sustainability.
- Partner with suppliers to advance manufacturing technologies and capabilities, including process innovation, automation, and advanced metrology.
- Support supplier readiness for NPI, production ramp, and lifecycle transitions.
- Lead development and implementation of Process Control Systems (PCS) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) at supplier sites.
- Drive FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA), structured problem solving (8D/EPS), and failure-prevention methodologies.
- Conduct and lead failure analysis to determine root causes of product or process failures and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Support statistical analysis of manufacturing and process data for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and NPI teams across global design and manufacturing centers in the US, Singapore, Japan, Korea, and the Netherlands.
- Contribute to supply chain requirements for capacity, capability, geographic coverage, and risk mitigation.
- Support supplier-site investment planning for tooling, equipment, process upgrades, and technology roadmaps.
- Lead and manage supplier improvement projects, working groups, and cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Development programs that support employee growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
