Materials Supply Chain Engineer — SPC & DOE Focus

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel seeks a Supply Chain Engineer in Hillsboro, Oregon to shape materials readiness and drive supplier collaboration across the value chain. You will develop strategies, assess manufacturing processes with suppliers, and coordinate with Technology Development and Factory teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective manufacturing.

You will apply SPC and DOE methodologies, manage supplier-driven change controls, and perform risk assessments to sustain supply chain continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; 3+ years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies tailored to material and process readiness needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to assess and improve manufacturing processes for scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with Technology Development and Factory teams to address materials-related challenges in high-volume manufacturing.
• Manage supplier-driven change controls, ensuring alignment, documentation, and risk mitigation.
• Perform supplier risk assessments and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles to optimize supplier operations and quality systems.
• Investigate and resolve supply chain excursions through root-cause analysis and data-driven problem-solving.
• Conduct supplier quality system evaluations to ensure compliance with Intel's standards.
• Lead supplier selection processes, negotiate supplier contracts, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions and strengthen Intel's competitive position.
• Collaborate with suppliers to co-develop enabling technologies and align manufacturing capabilities with Intel roadmaps.

Skills

SPC expertise

DOE methodologies

Presentation skills

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Science or related field

Tools

Electroplating techniques

Job description

Intel seeks a Supply Chain Engineer in Hillsboro, Oregon to shape materials readiness and drive supplier collaboration across the value chain. You will develop strategies, assess manufacturing processes with suppliers, and coordinate with Technology Development and Factory teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective manufacturing.

You will apply SPC and DOE methodologies, manage supplier-driven change controls, and perform risk assessments to sustain supply chain continuity.