Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (Solaris)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Supplier Qualification & Audits
   • Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and capability evaluations to ensure suppliers meet semiconductor industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
2. Material Incoming Quality Control
   • Define and monitor incoming material inspection criteria, sampling plans, and acceptance standards for wafers, components, chemicals, or packaging materials.
3. Process Change Management (PCN/ECN Review)
   • Review, evaluate, and approve supplier process changes, equipment modifications, or material substitutions to prevent quality risks.
4. Supplier Performance Monitoring
   • Track and analyze key supplier KPIs (PPM, OTD, DPPM, defect trends) and conduct regular supplier reviews.
5. Non-Conformance Management
   • Lead supplier-related nonconformance handling, including issue containment, root-cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
6. New Supplier & New Material Introduction
   • Support supplier onboarding and qualification of new materials through detailed risk assessment, reliability testing, and documentation review.
7. Technical Problem-Solving
   • Work with suppliers to investigate yield-impacting issues, design weaknesses, or process variability affecting semiconductor device performance.
8. Continuous Improvement Programs
   • Drive supplier improvement projects (Six Sigma, SPC optimization, DOE) to enhance quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
9. Compliance & Documentation Control
   • Ensure supplier compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements (RoHS, REACH, PFAS restrictions, conflict minerals reporting).
10. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to align supplier quality strategies with production requirements

Key Leadership Deliverables

A successful Supplier Quality Senior TL Supervisor should consistently deliver:

• Reliable supplier performance with reduced defects and improved delivery reliability.
• Lower Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) by minimizing incoming quality issues and supplier-related disruptions.
• Successful supplier onboarding and project transfers to support new product launches.
• Improved supplier capability through audits, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective leadership of the Supplier Quality team, including performance management and technical development.
• Strong collaboration across Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Quality to resolve issues quickly.
• Data-driven decision-making using supplier scorecards, quality dashboards, and trend analysis.
• Compliance with quality management systems and customer-specific requirements.
• Risk mitigation by identifying supplier risks early and implementing preventive actions.
• Contribution to business growth by ensuring a stable, high-quality supply chain that supports production, customer satisfaction, and revenue generation.

Education & Experience

• BS in any Engineering course preferably in the field of Electronics, Optical or equivalent.
  

Skills

1. Root Cause Analysis & Problem-Solving Tools
   • Proficiency in 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, and corrective action methodologies.
2. Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Data Analysis
   • Ability to use statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, Excel) to analyze trends, variability, and process capability (Cp/Cpk).
3. Semiconductor Process & Material Knowledge
   • Understanding of wafer fabrication, assembly processes, packaging, materials, reliability standards, and failure mechanisms.
4. Quality Management Systems (QMS)
   • Familiar with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and semiconductor standards (JEDEC).
5. Supplier Audit & Assessment Skills
   • Experience in performing process audits, PQR/VQR reviews, and supplier capability assessments.
6. Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration
   • Ability to clearly communicate with suppliers, engineers, and management across diverse teams.
7. Negotiation & Influence
   • Skilled at driving suppliers to meet requirements, improve processes, and commit to corrective actions.
8. Analytical & Critical Thinking
   • Strong ability to evaluate complex data, identify patterns, and make informed decisions.
9. Project Management
   • Organizing supplier improvement projects, timelines, evaluations, and cross-team activities.
10. Attention to Detail & Risk Awareness

• Ensuring accuracy in documentation, supplier reports, PCN reviews, and quality risk assessments.

Working Conditions

• This role is hybrid

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work