Supplier Quality Engineer 2

Mattson Technology • Fremont, CA

3d • $94,000 - $123,420

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer plans, develops, and executes the introduction of new products and processes, and participates in approving new products for release to manufacturing or process. The role troubleshoots complex issues arising during manufacturing, installation, or post-installation, and contributes to maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other Integrated Management System standards and certifications. The position collaborates with Product Design and Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Experience designing and executing experiments using plasma etcher and/or photo resist.
• Proficiency in design of experiments (DOE), and in characterization and development of semiconductor material, chemical, and metallurgical processes.
• Experience interacting with hardware, software, and process teams; troubleshooting equipment and process issues; and improving process or product performance.
• Knowledge of plasma dry strip technologies and their integration with advanced device processing flows.
• Knowledge of operating advanced equipment involving vacuum and plasma source technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, influence peers, management, and the Executive Team, and work cross-functionally in a professional manner.
• Professional proficiency with Microsoft Office, including preparing professional presentations and engineering reports with introductions, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to analyze and independently resolve complex technical problems quickly.
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication, and chemistry used in the design, fabrication, and production of electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to use quality analysis software to analyze raw attribute and variable data.
• Ability to use documentation control systems, PLM, and MRP systems, including generating changes, acting as lead Quality Representative, and presenting to a change control board as applicable.
• Advanced and broad knowledge of purchased-material manufacturing processes and standards for PCBA, metal fabrication, cable assembly, and other key procured materials and services, including paint, powder coat, plating, anodizing, surface treatment, and cleaning.
• Strong knowledge of ISO requirements and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Advanced knowledge and application of problem-solving techniques such as 8D, FMEA, and cause and effect.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, SPC, Six Sigma, and other quality-control techniques, including DFM, DFR, DFT, and TCOO, and ability to interpret, plan, and respond to statistical data analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma / Quality Engineering (CQE) certificate is highly desirable.
• ISO Certified Auditor qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience in SAP is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Plasma Product Group Quality Team in the product development process (PDP) and new product introduction (NPI).
• Collaborate with the NPI team to develop product performance, reliability, and durability test plans during development, Alpha and Beta phases, and throughout the product life cycle.
• Develop product acceptance requirements to support customer acceptance and mass production.
• Recommend changes to component and system selection or application, and document proposed design or formulation changes to improve system or process reliability.
• Establish Product Quality Plans and facilitate risk assessments of new product designs and processes using methods such as Design or Process FMEA/FMECA.
• Manage product quality throughout the product life cycle.
• Coordinate meetings to develop root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Use statistical or other methods to isolate and resolve problems.
• Participate in cross-functional field-excursion teams to support failure analysis, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, validate their effectiveness, and drive actions across manufacturing, design, and the supply chain.
• Analyze rejected products, components, and materials and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
• Support Customer Account Managers on customer-impacting quality issues.
• Organize, attend, present, and participate in product and process quality meetings covering product development, NPI, manufacturing, and design for manufacturability and test, ensuring quality deliverables are on time and at targeted cost.
• Develop and present reports on product quality, process control, and field issues using available software applications, and take improvement actions based on results.
• Review and develop manufacturing documentation to ensure it supports effective manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and testing against specified requirements.
• Take corrective action on procedural, product, or process deficiencies internally and at suppliers, in collaboration with Supplier Engineering.
• Support supplier selection processes.
• Help maintain compliance and certifications for Integrated Management System standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level