Global Supplier Quality Engineer — Drive Precision & CAPA

KLA-Belgium; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance, quality improvements, and process control across a global supply chain. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues, perform CAPA, and implement robust control plans to ensure product reliability.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in supplier quality or related roles in precision manufacturing, with experience in RCCA, CAPA, SPC, GD&T, and audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or related experience in precision manufacturing.
• Experience driving measurable quality and process improvements with suppliers.
• Understanding of RCCA, CAPA, 8D, SPC and process capability analysis.
• Knowledge of measurement systems, inspection methods and quality control practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality and continuous improvement initiatives across a global supply chain.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality metrics, scorecards, and trend analysis.
• Prepare supplier quality data and reports for business reviews and management updates.
• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and risk evaluations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain supplier control plans, process documentation, and performance indicators.
• Support new product introductions through FAI, product conformance reviews, and process validation activities.
• Partner with suppliers to investigate non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement CAPA.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure timely resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Drive containment, corrective action, and verification activities to minimize quality escapes and production disruptions.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Supplier Management

RCCA

CAPA

8D

SPC

Process capability

Measurement systems

GD&T reading

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate

CQE certification

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

APQP

Quality reporting tools

SPC software

Job description

KLA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier performance, quality improvements, and process control across a global supply chain. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues, perform CAPA, and implement robust control plans to ensure product reliability.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in supplier quality or related roles in precision manufacturing, with experience in RCCA, CAPA, SPC, GD&T, and audits.