Supplier Quality Engineer

Qnity; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a Raw Material Quality and Supplier Management Engineer to drive quality requirements for raw materials used in CMPT manufacturing at our Newark, DE site. This on-site role includes 10–30% travel to supplier sites and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a strong background in quality engineering within semiconductor or related industries, with hands-on experience in SPC, FMEA, DOE and Six-sigma tools, and a proven ability to manage complex supplier programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering)
• 5+ years experience 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 development or problem-resolution projects
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, DOE, Six-sigma and statistical software such as JMP and Minitab

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality requirements for raw materials used in CMPT manufacturing
• Set up and monitor critical process control parameters for raw material production
• Ensure raw material supply plans align with global strategy
• Oversee qualification planning, trials, final reports and supply security
• Monitor supplier performance with audits, technical meetings and改善 activities
• Develop raw material FMEA by understanding supplier processes and controls
• Lead investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions for material issues
• Develop mitigation strategies including second source options and agreements
• Own tasks and projects, ensuring on-time completion and quality
• Represent company in interactions with customers and suppliers on material quality
• Communicate results to technical teams, management and leadership via reports and presentations
• Demonstrate accountability by regularly reporting progress to management

Skills

Quality management

SPC

FMEA

DOE

Six-sigma

JMP

Minitab

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, or related

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

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.

Position Summary / Overview

Qnity has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Raw Material Quality and Supplier Management (RQSM) Engineer in Electronic Materials / Chemical Mechanical Planarization Technology (CMPT), located in Newark, DE.

This is an on‑site role located at one of CMPT's manufacturing sites with 10‑30% travel to raw material suppliers.

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, ongoing 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
• 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 troubleshooting 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 Six‑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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