Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Brooks Automation; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible vacation

Job summary

Brooks Automation is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality performance, drive readiness for Brooks automation platforms, and ensure high-quality materials across the supply base. You will work with suppliers to strengthen quality systems, perform audits, and lead CAPA activities to protect production and customer commitments.

The role emphasizes RCCA/8D problem solving, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with design, manufacturing, sourcing, and operations teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field required.
• 5-15 years in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or similar roles.
• Experience with supplier audits, supplier development and CAPA processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, material specs, tolerances, and supplier documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality performance and continuous improvement for assigned suppliers.
• Drive supplier readiness to support Brooks platforms and customer commitments.
• Ensure FFFR for all supplier-delivered parts across Brooks locations.
• Use quality data and performance trends to identify risks and drive actions.
• Lead containment, recovery, and escalation with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality systems

RCCA/8D

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field

Job description

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).

Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Job Description

Build world-class supplier quality partnerships that protect Brooks Customers and strengthen the semiconductor automation ecosystem.

ABOUT BROOKS:

Brooks is a global leader in automation solutions for the semiconductor chip manufacturing ecosystem. Our platforms, technologies, and supplier partnerships help Customers solve high-value manufacturing challenges with precision, reliability, and execution excellence. At Brooks, quality is central to Customer trust, operational performance, and long-term growth.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for strengthening supplier quality, manufacturing readiness, and Customer confidence across the Brooks supply base. This role works directly with suppliers to ensure Brooks receives high-quality materials, components, and products that support our global automation platforms. Successful SQEs at Brooks are technical problem solvers, supplier developers, and partnership builders who help suppliers become quality-driven, healthy, strategic, and aligned to Brooks Customer commitments.

Why Join Us

• Make a direct impact on Brooks Customers by improving the quality and reliability of supplier-provided materials, components, and products.
• Work at the center of supplier development, quality improvement, manufacturing readiness, and strategic sourcing alignment.
• Help shape a supplier ecosystem built on quality, accountability, responsiveness, and long-term partnership.

What Success Looks Like

• Suppliers are quality-driven, healthy, strategic, and aligned to Brooks Customer commitments.
• Supplier issues are contained quickly, resolved structurally, and prevented from recurring.
• Supplier Scorecards are used to frequently measure non-compliance, quality issues, responsiveness, recurrence, and supplier performance risks to enable early detection and timely resolution.
• Supplier processes are capable, controlled, documented, and ready to support Brooks production and Customer demand.
• Suppliers view Brooks as a trusted partner with clear expectations, high standards, and shared commitment to Customer success.

Role Overview

• Own supplier quality performance, technical process capability, and continuous improvement for assigned suppliers.
• Drive supplier readiness to support Brooks automation platforms, Customer delivery expectations, and semiconductor manufacturing requirements.
• Assure Form, Fit, Function, and Reliability (FFFR) for all supplier-delivered parts supporting Brooks locations worldwide.
• Use supplier quality data, audits, and performance trends to identify risk, prioritize action, and strengthen supplier capability.
• Support urgent containment, recovery, and escalation actions when supplier-related issues affect production, delivery, or Customer commitments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Supplier Qualification and Development

• Lead qualification activities for new and existing suppliers to ensure capability, compliance, and long-term fit with Brooks requirements.
• Perform supplier audits and assessments to evaluate manufacturing readiness, quality systems, process discipline, and risk controls.
• Drive supplier development plans that improve quality performance, reduce risk, strengthen responsiveness, and support Customer commitments.

Process Control and Change Management

• Ensure supplier processes are controlled, documented, qualified, and capable of consistently meeting Brooks product, FFFR, and quality requirements.
• Review supplier process changes through established change control processes to ensure risks to FFFR, quality, and Customer commitments are understood before implementation.
• Partner with design, manufacturing, sourcing, and operations teams to support key product lifecycle milestones such as NPI and block changes to help define specifications, tolerances, inspection plans, and quality controls.

Quality Issue Resolution and CAPA

• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues, including identification and disposition of non-conforming material, FAIR rejections, escapes, incoming part defects, and Customer-impacting risks.
• Facilitate root cause investigations using RCCA, 8D, and other structured problem-solving methods to eliminate recurrence.
• Manage Corrective and Preventive Actions and verify effectiveness through evidence, data, and sustained supplier performance.
• Coordinate containment, disposition, recovery, and follow-up actions with suppliers and internal teams to protect production and Customer commitments.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Track supplier quality metrics including defect rates, PPM, delivery quality, responsiveness, recurrence, non-compliance trends, and process stability.
• Use Supplier Scorecards to frequently measure non-compliance, quality issues, responsiveness, recurrence, and supplier performance risks requiring early detection and timely resolution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with supplier leadership, engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Engage and lead global cross-functional teams to ensure execution of site material stock purges.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 5-15 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, process engineering, supply chain, or a similar technical role.
• Experience working directly with suppliers in production, high-complexity manufacturing, or technology-driven environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead supplier improvement projects, audits, quality issue resolution, corrective action activities, and non-conforming material review or disposition processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, tolerances, quality requirements, and supplier technical documentation.
• Strong familiarity with manufacturing technology, quality management systems, process controls, qualification methods, and supplier relationship management.
• Flexibility to travel to supplier and Brooks sites.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $94,280.13 USD to $127,555.47 USD

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.

Work Location & Flexibility

At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

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