Senior/ Supplier Quality Engineer (Mechanical)

KULICKE & SOFFA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to address equipment issues and improve supplier quality management processes. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 2-6 years of experience in supplier quality management. This role involves on-site problem resolution and technical support, with opportunities for continuous improvement within the supplier network.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of related SQE experience is desired.
• Experience in managing and resolving part/process issues.
• Ability to converse with suppliers in Eastern Asia.

Responsibilities

• On-site equipment issue response and resolution.
• Perform failure analysis on equipment level.
• Develop supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Problem resolution

Presentation skills

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities:

• On-Site Response to Equipment Issues to Identify, diagnose and resolve supplier quality and supplier process related problems to achieve defined First Pass Yield, Productivity and Target Throughput.
• Make the disposition of the defective material on site.
• Perform the failure analysis using both the special failure analysis tools and on equipment level.
• To develop supplier manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement systems to achieve problem resolution which involve the coordination between production, engineering, procurement and suppliers.
• Support the new supplier selection process and new supplier qualification process and on boarding process.
• Perform supplier audit and First Article qualification of components/assemblies.
• Monitor and continually improve suppliers’ materials quality performance; compute monthly supplier quality perf and conduct Quarterly Business Review.
• Drive supplier actions for timely factory manufacturing/materials issues resolution; troubleshoot and drive root cause failure analysis.

Qualifications:

• Master/Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma, majoring in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering and/or related field.
• Typically 2-6 years of related SQE experience.
• Experience in managing/resolving part/processes issues and experience in supplier quality management.
• Good presentation skills and interactive skills to handle the Supplier including top management to derive results.
• Ability to write report on supplier audit with proficiency in English.
• Ability to converse with suppliers in China, Taiwan and Korea (Eastern Asia region).
• Acquired the soft skills to interact with supplier Top Mgt for support to attain the required quality focus.
• Capable to interface with the other departments to resolve technical issues.

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets.

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.