Staff Engineer, Supplier Quality (OSAT & CM)

Qualcomm; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a motivated Engineer focused on Supplier Quality. The role entails managing quality in OSAT manufacturing, solving problems, and leading cross-functional teams for quality improvements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with high-volume manufacturing and OSAT suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity to impact quality significantly in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or related fields.
• 10 years working with OSAT and manufacturing troubleshooting.
• Fluent in English and effective in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage OSAT manufacturing quality activities.
• Drive continuous quality and process improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address quality excursions.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality improvement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science or related field

Tools

Advanced MS Excel functions

Statistical tools (e.g., SPC, DOE, FMEA)

Job description

General Summary

AP OPS Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team is seeking a highly motivated, independent individual with a broad knowledge of engineering principles in a fast-paced high-tech environment. The candidate should have a solid foundation in OSAT technologies and processes to cover mobile chipset, automotive, RF Module, and 5G antenna. Experience in Bumping/WLP technology and package assembly is advantageous. The role includes quality investigation and improvement, yield tracking, and system development for direct business. Conduct supplier quality assessments for key OSAT (BE1/BE2) suppliers. Develop monitoring and measurement systems including ongoing SPC data monitoring and reporting while driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and document processes for a direct business model. Support RMA investigations with package and customer teams and drive corrective and preventive actions through completion.

Responsibilities

• Managing OSAT manufacturing quality activities
• Problem solving and follow up of OSAT actions
• Drive OSAT supplier for continuous quality and process improvement
• Lead cross-functional team to contain and prevent quality excursions

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with high-volume manufacturing (HVM) bumping/assembly/test
• 10 years of experience working with major OSAT, assembly, and test suppliers and HVM troubleshooting through problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience translating technical problems into actionable items and querying quality database systems
• Knowledge of the latest IC assembly technology and manufacturing processes including SMT module assembly
• Experience working with Asia-based suppliers on process development and improvements
• Fluent in English; willingness to travel
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong communication and presentation abilities in multicultural environments
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and apply structured problem-solving methods
• Ability to interface with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams internally and with Asia operations/suppliers
• Advanced knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., SPC, DOE, FMEA, Gauge R&R)
• Ability to interpret basic metrics for presentations using advanced MS Excel functions

Minimum Qualifications (Education)

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field with 4+ years of Quality Engineering or related experience; or Master’s Degree with 3+ years; or PhD with 2+ years.

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