About this role
Supplier Development & Quality Engineer (Surface treatment/ Machining)
Purpose of the role
* Ensure supplier product and process quality for machining, surface treatment and related high purity processes in line with VAT specifications, standards and customer requirements. * Drive supplier qualification, industrialization, risk mitigation and continuous improvement to support VAT's growth strategy and stable material flow.
KPI's:
* Supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers, including QPPM target achievement * Timely qualification of suppliers, processes and second sources according to product group strategy * Closure effectiveness for complaints, audits and corrective actions
Responsibilities:
* Own supplier quality and development activities for machining, surface treatment and related high purity processes * Assess supplier capability, process maturity, capacity and readiness for serial production * Lead qualifications for new suppliers, relocations, transfers and second sources * Perform system and process audits covering machining, surface treatment, cleaning and manufacturing controls * Verify critical process controls, operator qualification, maintenance systems and validation evidence * Review and approve ISIR, PPAP and process qualification documentation * Lead supplier complaint handling, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodology * Monitor supplier KPIs, process capability and risk trends; define improvement actions with suppliers and procurement * Support Change Requests, customer escalations and shortage prevention with technical risk assessments * Ensure compliance with VAT standards, customer requirements and relevant regulatory expectations
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or similar * 5 to 10+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering or supplier development * Practical background in machining, surface treatment or high purity manufacturing * Experience in supplier audits, process qualification and corrective action management * Good understanding of quality management systems and semiconductor customer requirements * Ability to work in international matrix organizations with regular supplier travel * Strong communication, negotiation, project management and stakeholder management skills * High level of resilience, ownership and flexibility
* Machining and surface treatment process knowledge, including: * CNC machining * Anodizing * Electropolishing * Nickel plating * Silver plating * Chroming
* High purity cleaning requirements and contamination risk control * Technical drawing interpretation, GD&T and specification review * ISIR, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans and process validation * Root cause analysis, 8D, 5 Why and corrective action effectiveness verification * Supplier auditing, process assessment and risk based supplier development * Process capability analysis, KPI monitoring and data driven improvement