Engineer I - Quality (Supplier)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plans

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and components from suppliers worldwide. This role involves managing supplier certifications and quality auditing processes while collaborating with internal teams to address quality issues.

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science field, U.S. citizenship, and 1-2 years of industry experience. The position is on-site at the Brimbal Beverly site, with a compensatory package ranging from $70,304 to $143,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required for working in ITAR-approved facilities.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality engineering preferred.
• Ability to effectively learn and apply problem-solving processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality certification and audit status.
• Perform supplier audits and formulate action items.
• Document non-conformances and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving using standardized processes

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field

Job description

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Engineering team is responsible for driving the quality of the raw materials and components from our suppliers worldwide. This includes managing supplier risk through QMS certification and/or surveys, leading or supporting supplier QMS–based audits, supporting external audits related to supplier management, and driving suppliers to use robust root‑cause/failure analysis techniques and implement systemic corrective actions to address any quality issues that arise from our manufacturing sites.

Specific Job Duties

• Managing and periodically reviewing supplier certification and survey status.
• Managing and periodically reviewing supplier quality scoring and taking action to address gaps.
• Performing supplier audits, noting gaps, and formulating action items to close them.
• Working with internal factory quality teams to review issues found during incoming inspection and/or the production line and determining whether the issue originated internally or is supplier‑caused.
• Using internal tools and processes to document non‑conformances and drive appropriate corrective actions and process improvements from suppliers to meet Microchip’s quality requirements.
• Attending key meetings to give non‑conformance updates and progress to factory teams and supplier quality engineering teams.
• Collaborating with other quality‑related individuals (Factory Quality, Customer Quality, Supplier Quality) across Microchip sites in the US and abroad (e.g., Asia, Europe).

Requirements/Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field (physics, chemistry, materials) or an engineering‑related field (mechanical, electrical).
• U.S. citizenship (position requires working in ITAR‑approved facilities and on ITAR‑approved products).
• Ability to learn effectively and solve problems using standardized processes (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D, 7‑Step).
• A detail‑oriented, self‑starter who drives open issues and projects to completion.
• Ability to travel to other Microchip and/or supplier sites domestically or internationally.
• Willingness to occasionally call into meetings outside of normal working hours due to the global nature of the company.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality engineering is highly preferred.

Travel

0% – 25% of travel required; the position is 100% on‑site at the Brimbal Beverly site with occasional visits to the Tozer Beverly site and Lawrence, Massachusetts site.

Physical Attributes

Carrying, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, seeing, talking, working alone, working around others.

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 20% standing; 100% inside.

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments, along with health benefits, retirement savings plans, and an ESPP program. The annual base salary range for this position could be performed in the U.S. is $70,304 – $143,000 (dependent on location, skills, and experience).

EEO Statement

Microchip Technology Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.