Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Semiconductors

Semtech; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Lead responsible for OSAT supplier quality, ensuring vendors operate robust QMS and meet industry standards. You will drive governance, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to push toward zero-defect outcomes and fewer customer complaints.

You will develop supplier quality strategy, conduct audits (QMS, process, SCAR), lead continuous improvement with Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC, track performance with scorecards, and support new product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years quality control in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proficient with 8D, PPAP, PFMEA quality tools.
• Familiar with IATF 16949/ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier quality strategy, governance frameworks, and training programs to ensure vendors fully understand internal quality and reliability requirements.
• Plan and execute a range of audits (QMS, manufacturing process, preventive, SCAR, product) and drive immediate closure of any gaps or non-compliances.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defect rates, prevent customer complaints, and embed best practices such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
• Track and communicate supplier performance through scorecards, quarterly reviews, and quality or management meetings, requesting corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with design and manufacturing engineering to define process parameters, support new product launches, and review non-conforming material dispositions.

Skills

Quality governance

QMS audits

Lean Six-Sigma

Poka-Yoke

MSA & PFMEA

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Semtech is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Lead responsible for OSAT supplier quality, ensuring vendors operate robust QMS and meet industry standards. You will drive governance, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to push toward zero-defect outcomes and fewer customer complaints.

You will develop supplier quality strategy, conduct audits (QMS, process, SCAR), lead continuous improvement with Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC, track performance with scorecards, and support new product