Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – NPI & Audits

Advantest; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Bonus Program

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Income Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Advantest America Inc. is a leading provider of automated test equipment for the semiconductor industry, driving innovation and quality in testing solutions.

We seek an experienced Supplier Quality professional to lead audits, develop quality documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure top-tier supplier performance. You will drive SCAR/CAPA processes, monitor supplier metrics, and support NPI programs and production transfers, ensuring traceability and compliance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Supplier Quality/Quality Engineering in PCB or mechanical domains.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and quality assessments.
• Experience managing NPI, production transfer, and supplier readiness projects.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
• Strong root cause analysis, problem solving and CAPA skills.
• Experience developing quality documentation and audit reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site and remote supplier audits to assess compliance with QMS, manufacturing processes, and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain audit reports, supplier evaluations, quality procedures, work instructions, and QC documentation.
• Lead supplier quality reviews and monitor actions, SCARs, and CAPA activities.
• Track supplier quality performance metrics and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Manage supplier corrective actions and ensure evidence-based investigations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Lead supplier quality efforts for NPI and production ramp activities.

Skills

Audit execution

Quality Engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Advantest America Inc. is a leading provider of automated test equipment for the semiconductor industry, driving innovation and quality in testing solutions.

We seek an experienced Supplier Quality professional to lead audits, develop quality documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure top-tier supplier performance. You will drive SCAR/CAPA processes, monitor supplier metrics, and support NPI programs and production transfers, ensuring traceability and compliance across