Supply Chain Engineer

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Supply Chain Engineer, you will drive innovation and efficiency in Intel’s supply chain ecosystem by implementing process improvements, collaborating with suppliers, and ensuring manufacturing readiness. The work supports Intel technologies and improves cost, quality, and performance across product and equipment lifecycles. The role is part of Intel Foundry, which develops manufacturing capabilities through supply-chain strategies and partnerships. The team collaborates globally to optimize supplier ecosystems and support high-volume production. This position is hybrid and may be based in Hillsboro, Oregon, or Phoenix, Arizona. It is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Science, or a related field.
At least 4 years of relevant experience in supply-chain engineering or supplier performance management.
At least 3 years of experience with supplier quality assurance methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, and control plans.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of related experience.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, with the ability to derive actionable insights.
Experience with sub-fab systems, including pumps, abatement, chillers, and chemical delivery.
Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, including equipment installation and qualification.
Experience driving cost-reduction, quality-improvement, and productivity initiatives.
Leadership experience managing technical programs, working groups, or task forces.
CMP fab process or related chemical experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and implement process and quality improvements in Intel’s supply-chain strategy.
Partner with suppliers to develop manufacturing processes meeting quality, cost, and performance requirements.
Conduct root-cause analyses of supply-chain issues and drive corrective actions.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to address supply-chain gaps.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on supplier selection and equipment qualification.
Define risk-mitigation strategies for single-sourced materials and enable alternate sourcing options.
Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics, quality standards, and KPIs to support continuous improvement.
Drive supplier process validation and quality standards through development and ramp stages.
Manage quality excursions and lead supplier root-cause analyses to improve reliability and yield.
Benchmark industry practices and contribute to future technology definitions and roadmaps.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.