Senior Engineer II, Supplier Development

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Senior Engineer II, Supplier Development to drive supplier readiness, capability, and long-term scalability across global regions. You will assess supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and technology gaps, define closure plans, and lead supplier development initiatives to ensure quality, cost, and delivery alignment with roadmaps.

You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing teams worldwide to advance manufacturing technologies, tool

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or related discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 15 years of professional experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or supplier development.
• Prior semiconductor or semiconductor equipment industry-based experience in Manufacturing Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier quality systems and manufacturing processes against requirements.
• Lead supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities.
• Drive gap analysis and closure aligned to quality, cost, delivery, and technology roadmaps.
• Design and execute supplier development programs for capability, process control, and quality.
• Provide tools, training, and guidance for ramp, volume scaling, and long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with global teams across US, SG, JP, KOR, NL.

Skills

Statistical methods

Leadership

English communication

Supply chain collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical, electrical or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Process Control Systems

SPC tools

DFMEA/PFMEA tooling

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what's next, at the forefront of innovation and what's technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we're more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

The Senior Engineer II, Supplier Development plays a critical role in ensuring supplier readiness, capability, and long-term scalability in support of product quality, technology roadmaps, and supply chain resilience. This role is accountable for assessing supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and technology gaps; defining and driving gap closure plans; and leading supplier development initiatives to enable sustained performance, risk reduction, and future growth. This position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing teams across global regions to develop supplier manufacturing technologies and capabilities, while helping define supply chain requirements and investment needs.

• Assess supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, and technology maturity to identify gaps against product, process, and business requirements.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing risks related to process capability, yield, reliability, scalability, and operational robustness.
• Lead supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities, including initial engagement, onboarding, and ongoing performance reviews.
• Drive structured gap analysis and gap closure plans, ensuring alignment to quality, cost, delivery, and technology roadmaps.
• Design and execute supplier development programs to improve manufacturing capability, process control, and quality performance.
• Provide suppliers with the tools, resources, training, and technical guidance required to support ramp, volume scaling, and long-term sustainability.
• Partner with suppliers to develop and advance manufacturing technologies and capabilities, including process innovation, automation, and advanced metrology.
• Support supplier readiness for NPI, production ramp, and lifecycle transitions.
• Lead the development and implementation of Process Control Systems (PCS) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) at supplier sites.
• Drive FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA), structured problem solving (8D/EPS), and failure prevention methodologies.
• Conduct and lead failure analysis (FA) to determine root cause of product or process failures and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Support statistical analysis of manufacturing and process data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and NPI teams across global design and manufacturing centers (US, SG, JP, KOR, NL).
• Contribute to defining supply chain requirements, including capacity, capability, geographic coverage, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support supply chain investment planning, including tooling, equipment, process upgrades, and technology roadmaps at supplier sites.
• Lead and manage supplier improvement projects, working groups, and cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in mechanical, electrical or other related discipline. Master’s preferred
• 15 years of professional experience or demonstrated expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and/or supplier development for complex mechanical systems.
• Prior semiconductor or semiconductor equipment industry-based technical experience in Manufacturing Technologies

Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• Applied operational and engineering statistical methods
• Process Control Systems (PCS) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• DFMEA and PFMEA
• Failure Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping
• Structured problem solving methodologies (8D, EPS)
• Demonstrated ability to lead independently in a matrixed, global environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly in English.
• Proven experience working effectively across geographies, cultures, and disciplines.
• Acts as a technical leader and subject matter expert in supplier development and manufacturing capability.
• Drives accountability with suppliers while building strong, collaborative partnerships.
• Anticipates risks and proactively develops mitigation strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Comfortable leading ambiguity, influencing without authority, and managing multiple complex initiatives in parallel.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what's possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect. To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.