Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer, Scotland

Hybrid working - 2 days in the office

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by managing and optimizing the performance of our suppliers. You will collaborate closely with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards, conduct audits, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in quality assurance, supplier management, and possesses excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Supplier Qualification: Lead the evaluation and qualification of semiconductor suppliers, ensuring they meet industry standards and our specific requirements.
• Quality Standards: Define and communicate quality standards, specifications, and expectations to suppliers. Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO/TS 16949 and specific semiconductor manufacturing quality requirements.
• Audits and Assessments: Conduct regular on-site and remote audits of suppliers to assess compliance with quality management systems, process controls, and technical specifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and improve overall product quality.
• Problem Resolution: Investigate and resolve quality issues promptly, utilizing root cause analysis and corrective action processes. Work closely with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage risks associated with supplier processes, ensuring proactive measures are in place to mitigate potential issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and production, to ensure alignment on quality expectations and drive effective communication with suppliers.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and report on the performance of all suppliers. Implement appropriate metrics to drive accountability and improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about relevant industry regulations and standards related to semiconductor manufacturing. Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory requirements.

To be considered you will need the following:

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Familiarity with supplier management processes, including qualification, evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Proficient in conducting supplier audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Understands the supplier qualification and selection process, including conducting initial assessments and risk evaluations.
• Understanding of supplier purchasing and order management for work in progress (WIP).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Able to work to tight and dynamic time scales.
• Can plan and manage own workload and assign tasks to others.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction

Please get in touch with Christina at microtech-global.com to hear more about this role!