Principal Engineer-Quality (Supplier)

Microchip Technology Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Mount Holly Springs, PA seeks a Principal Engineer-Supplier Quality to lead supplier quality programs across the global supply base.

You will drive corrective actions, audits, and supplier improvements to ensure Microchip’s quality standards are met in a complex manufacturing network. You will collaborate with Factory Quality, Operations, Supply Management, and Suppliers, requiring strong materials science knowledge, problem-solving tooling, and extensive QA

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in science (Physics/Chemistry/Statistics/Material) or Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Chemical) with 10+ years of experience in QA department managing suppliers or subcontractors.
• Strong expertise in Material Science and Mechatronics Engineering.
• Ability to apply a continuous improvement approach while utilizing recognized problem-solving tools and methodologies to address complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, track progress, and follow up on issues and projects to drive timely results.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and periodically review supplier quality score and follow up on improvements.
• Perform audit at suppliers’ site and follow up until closure of all audit corrective actions.
• Drive suppliers’ improvement program.
• Work with Internal Operations, BU, Quality Engineering, and Supplier Quality Teams to review quality failures found at incoming inspection and in the production line to determine if the failure is related to the workmanship or manufacturing process of the Component Supplier.
• Use various quality processes in the organization (Nonconformance Review Board, Supplier Corrective Action Request, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Failure Analysis) and drive Corrective Actions and Process Improvements from the Component Supplier to meet Microchip's Quality Expectations.
• Interact with QA personnel from other Microchip sites. PE, CQE, CQM, Purchasing and relevant staff from other Microchip sites and Microchip Suppliers.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality engineering

Material science

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

QC tools ISO/IATF/AS

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Microchip Technology Inc. is looking for a Principal Engineer-Supplier Quality to join the team in Mount Holly Springs, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing supplier quality and supporting the factory in Mount Holly Springs, PA. In this role, you will work collaboratively with Factory Quality, Operations, Supply Management, and Suppliers to address quality issues and implement corrective actions that ensure quality levels meet Microchip's standards, helping to deliver reliable, industry-leading products across the organization's global manufacturing network.

Summary: The Supplier Operations Quality Engineering team is responsible for driving quality of raw materials and components from our suppliers worldwide. This role is involved with all aspects of the supply management and manufacturing process, through the use of robust root cause failure analyses, and meeting internal customer requirements. The position will support Microchip’s internal factories and BUs when quality issues stem from raw material/components. You will work directly with the supplier manufacturers to drive failure analysis, containment and improvement actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and periodically review supplier quality score and follow up on improvements.
• Perform audit at suppliers’ site and follow up until closure of all audit corrective actions.
• Drive suppliers’ improvement program.
• Work with Internal Operations, BU, Quality Engineering, and Supplier Quality Teams to review quality failures found at incoming inspection and in the production line to determine if the failure is related to the workmanship or manufacturing process of the Component Supplier.
• Use various quality processes in the organization (Nonconformance Review Board, Supplier Corrective Action Request, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Failure Analysis) and drive Corrective Actions and Process Improvements from the Component Supplier to meet Microchip's Quality Expectations.
• Interact with QA personnel from other Microchip sites. PE, CQE, CQM, Purchasing and relevant staff from other Microchip sites and Microchip Suppliers.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in science (Physics/Chemistry/Statistics/Material) or Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Chemical) with 10+ years of experience in QA department managing suppliers or subcontractors.
• Strong expertise in Material Science and Mechatronics Engineering.
• Ability to apply a continuous improvement approach while utilizing recognized problem-solving tools and methodologies to address complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, track progress, and follow up on issues and projects to drive timely results.
• Ability to travel when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PCBA manufacturing / electronic components manufacturing.
• Proficient understanding of QC tools & automotive core tools/Quality System based on ISO/IATF/AS and VDA6.3 automotive audit checklist.
• Understanding of JEDEC/IPC and Mil Std requirements for SMD packages.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking

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