Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. This Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will be working with the key wafer Fabrication raw material suppliers and in collaboration with Process Engineering, Sourcing, Materials, Advanced Technology, Product and Process Quality Groups at Skyworks in Newbury Park, CA, to support the wafer fabrication processes that produce RF and mobile communication devices including HBT, BiFET and BiHEMT technologies. This position will also work with his/her SQE counterpart in our Woburn, MA facility to harmonize Supplier Quality business processes and drive our suppliers towards compliance with automotive standard IATF16949.

Responsibilities

•    Supplier electronic CoA (eCoA) automation project via Camline SQM Software.  
o    Creating and validating schemas for all raw material part numbers in SQM software.
o    Driving suppliers to migrate to eCoA and training suppliers as well as the Skyworks Materials team.
o    Working with Camline to resolve any errors in SQM software.
•    Execute VDA6.3 supplier audits and track response to findings to ensure gaps in the supplier’s quality management system meet Skyworks' needs.
•    Lead and execute supplier SDRs. Leads and actively participates in supplier development projects/reviews.
•    Maintain monthly supplier performance metrics to ensure conformity with requirements.
•    Manage supplier PCNs and work with the Process Engineering team for corresponding TRB business cases.
•    Drive resolution of supplier quality issues (including SCARs) utilizing appropriate problem-solving methodologies
•    Manage incoming raw material quality and generation of non-conforming material reports (NCMR) 
•    Maintain supplier specs in QSI/Agile (and CQ going forward).
•    Lead the evaluation and selection activities for potential new suppliers, along with risk assessment to product conformity.
•    Work with suppliers to develop their quality management system with the end goal of certification to the IATF 16949 standard. Work with suppliers in flowing down customer-specific requirements.

Requirements

•    BS or MS degree in engineering or physical sciences, BS degree with 5 years of experience or MS degree with 3 years of experience
•    Working knowledge of ISO9001, IATF16949 and ISO 17025 standard
•    Preference for semiconductor fabrication or similar engineering/manufacturing environment
•    Understanding of DMAIC methodology, green or black belt preferred
•    Working knowledge of SPC, MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP and 8D problem-solving methodology
•    Strong problem-solving and leadership skills, results-oriented and goal driven
•    Ability to travel internationally and/or domestically by at least 25%

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