Raw Material Quality and Supplier Management Engineer

2261 DuPont Electronic Materials CMP, LLC; Newark (DE); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Qnity, a global leader in materials and electronics solutions, seeks an RQSM Engineer to ensure raw materials meet rigorous CMPT requirements at its Newark, DE site. The role involves 10–30% travel to suppliers and cross-functional teamwork with internal stakeholders to reduce risk and drive supply quality.

The candidate will apply SPC, FMEA, and DOE methodologies while coordinating supplier qualification, audits, and root-cause investigations to safeguard final product performance.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in manufacturing, development/scale-up, quality or continuous improvement engineering
• Experience in semiconductor, specialty chemical or pharmaceutical industries
• Experience collaborating with customers or suppliers on projects such as material development or problem resolution
• Knowledge of quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Six-sigma and statistical software

Aufgaben

• Establish and maintain quality requirements for raw materials used in CMPT manufacturing
• Set critical process parameters for raw material production in collaboration with stakeholders
• Oversee qualification planning, trials, final reports, and supply security
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular audits and technical meetings
• Lead root cause investigations and develop mitigation strategies for material issues
• Develop supplier quality improvements including change management and CAPA
• Communicate results to technical teams and management with written reports

Kenntnisse

Quality engineering

Project management

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Materials Science

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Jobbeschreibung

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Position Summary/Overview

Qnity has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Raw Material Quality and Supplier Management (RQSM) Engineer job in Electronic Materials / Chemical Mechanical Planarization Technology (CMPT), located in Newark, DE. This position is an on-site role located at one of CMPT's manufacturing sites. 10-30 % travel to raw material suppliers. The RQSM Engineer works as part of a global team to develop strong relationships with our vendors to ensure that materials requirements are clearly understood. By using a variety of statistical methods, the RQSM Engineer evaluates materials and processes with an eye to reducing risk at our customer. If material quality upsets do occur, the RQSM Engineer is expected to work as a leading member of the troubleshooting and root cause identification team.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality requirements for raw materials for use in CMPT manufacturing
• Establish and maintain critical process control parameters for raw material production in concert with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure new and existing raw material supply plans align with global strategy
• Oversee and execute qualification planning, trial execution, final reports, and security of supply
• Manage and monitor supplier performance by interacting closely to ensure clear communication of Qnity's expectations, including regular audits, technical meetings, on-going improvement activities, performance feedback to supplier, training of semiconductor industry expectations and on-site visits
• Fully understand supplier’s manufacturing process, control methods, measurement and quality system for developing raw material FMEA. (Work with to improve process)
• Drive the improvement of quality and performance of suppliers' quality systems including management of change and notification protocols, root cause investigation, documentation and reporting, SPC/SQC programs, calibration, and non-conforming material review systems
• Support trouble shooting of supplied material issues and facilitate Root Cause Investigations (RCI) related to supplied materials impact on final product performance and develop mitigation strategies to prevent excursions
• Develop material and supply mitigation strategies, including second source opportunities and alternate agreements with current suppliers
• Take ownership of tasks and projects, ensuring they are completed on time and to the highest standard
• Represent the company during interactions with customers and suppliers regarding raw material quality
• Communicate results and progress to technical teams, management, and business leadership through written report and oral presentations
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability for your work, regularly reporting progress and results to management

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 5+ years combined experience in manufacturing, Development/Scale-up, Quality or Continuous Improvement Engineering
• Experience in the semiconductor, specialty chemical or pharmaceutical industries
• Experience working with customers or suppliers on projects such as raw material or product development, improvement projects, or problem resolution
• Demonstrated working knowledge of quality management skills such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Six-sigma and use of statistical software such as JMP and Minitab
• Demonstrated success resolving technical challenges in a time-critical situation
• Strong project management skills and ability to execute complex projects and navigate multiple priorities
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Good oral and written communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working and managing projects in a global environment (both internal and external) with communications across cultures
• Experience with raw material supplier management Lean and 6-sigma project certification ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our