Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer, Materials Tech

Samsung Electronics Perú; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite facilities

Paid time off

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to advance the Supplier Quality Management System within the Material Technology group. You will collaborate with Material Engineers to drive process improvements and ensure conformance to QMS clauses, supplier quality standards, and customer requirements.

You will lead audits, guide Quality Engineers, and develop best practices across SAS and supplier networks, aligning with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 standards, while owning

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Computer Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• A minimum 4 years of experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in Semiconductor or high-volume technical manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with global supply chains and multi-site quality process standardization is a plus.
• Experience in audit methodologies, gap analysis, and quality improvement techniques such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic quality roadmaps for the Material Technology department within the Supplier QMS.
• Conduct end-to-end gap analyses and internal audits to identify weaknesses in the QMS.
• Lead initiatives to address gaps through continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support planning and execution of supplier audits using a risk-based approach.
• Act as the lead auditor for critical suppliers and implement corrective actions.
• Guide Material Quality Engineers on Supplier-QMS operational activities (New Supplier Qualification, Supplier Change Management, ongoing supplier performance evaluations).
• Develop and standardize best practices in quality engineering within the Supplier QMS, including at suppliers.
• Participate in site-wide quality improvement task forces aligned with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3.
• Contribute RCCA/OFI lifecycle management and drive timely resolutions.

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to advance the Supplier Quality Management System within the Material Technology group. You will collaborate with Material Engineers to drive process improvements and ensure conformance to QMS clauses, supplier quality standards, and customer requirements.

You will lead audits, guide Quality Engineers, and develop best practices across SAS and supplier networks, aligning with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 standards, while owning