Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Ultra Clean Holdings (UCT) is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, ultra-high purity cleaning, and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Supplier Quality Engineer who will be responsible for qualifying suppliers and products to meet customers’ (internal/external) needs.

Use their QMS, analytical, project management, and communication skills to complete supplier QMS and technical assessments and drive supplier improvement.

Responsible for assessing risk, monitoring, and improving supplier performance through analytical skills, subject matter expertise, and problem-solving.

Conduct supplier manufacturing process audits to ensure manufacturing processes are in place to produce reliable products in a repeatable manner and work in a team environment to manage the materials and services supply lifecycle.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent in experience.

Work Experience

• Hands-on knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 why’s, DOE, PFMEA, etc.) and quality engineering experience are required.
• Experience in or knowledge of standard fabrication practices of structural frame, sheet metal fabrication, and precision machining process (Aluminum/Stainless Steel)
• Expertise in mechanical drawing interpretation using ASME Y14.5 (Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Hands-on experience in supplier assessment, qualification, audit, and quality management
• ASQ CQA, CQT, or CQE Certification (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier technical/quality process audits and risk assessments and drive closure on improvement actions.
• Conducts supplier assessments (emphasizing manufacturing capabilities and quality management systems) of new and existing suppliers.
• Drive failure analysis on non-conformance materials caused by suppliers and closure on non-conformance reports.
• Drive first article qualification at supplier by providing technical expertise.
• Ensures suppliers’ manufacturing processes are in place to produce reliable products in a repeatable manner; develops and audits quality control systems.
• Interface with internal customers on quality issues and actively participate in failure analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Manages supplier or product qualification projects and provides regular updates to management.
• Provide supplier quality executive summary monthly to management.
• Provide technical/quality training to suppliers.
• Provides expertise in manufacturing processes for mechanical and electrical components such as structural frames, sheet metals, welding, precise machined parts, electrical cables/harnesses, etc.
• Will require frequent travel to suppliers for on-site audits and meetings.
• Work with cross-functional team to complete periodic supplier scorecards and drive improvement.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability for good written and verbal communication of technical content in English is required.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems and tools
• Strong passion and an aptitude for problem-solving in a collaborative team environment are required.
• Strong project management skills are required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Software – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Working knowledge in the application of Lean/Six Sigma
• Working knowledge in the use and application of SPC.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Employer’s Statement

Ultra Clean Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company considers all qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.