Supply Chain Engineer: Materials & Supplier Excellence

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to shape Intel's supply chain ecosystem by driving process improvements, supplier readiness, and materials innovation that impact manufacturing efficiency and quality.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to optimize processes, mitigate risks, and align with cost, quality, and technology expectations, supporting Intel's leadership in semiconductor technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• 1+ years of experience to manage supplier-driven change controls and perform risk assessments.
• 1+ years of experience with technical documentation and interpretation, including compliance and audit procedures.
• 2+ years of experience with supplier manufacturing processes.
• 5+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies tailored to material and process readiness needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to assess and improve manufacturing processes for scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with Technology Development and Factory teams to address materials-related challenges in high-volume manufacturing.
• Manage supplier-driven change controls, ensuring alignment, documentation, and risk mitigation.
• Perform supplier risk assessments and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles to optimize supplier operations and quality systems.
• Investigate and resolve supply chain excursions through root-cause analysis and data-driven problem-solving.
• Conduct supplier quality system evaluations to ensure compliance with Intel's standards.
• Lead supplier selection processes, negotiate supplier contracts, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions and strengthen Intel's competitive position.
• Collaborate with suppliers to co-develop enabling technologies and align manufacturing capabilities with Intel roadmaps.

Skills

SPC

DOE

supplier risk assessment

change controls

technical documentation

lab metrology

electroplating

presentation skills

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lab equipment experience

Job description

Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, Oregon, is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer to shape Intel's supply chain ecosystem by driving process improvements, supplier readiness, and materials innovation that impact manufacturing efficiency and quality.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to optimize processes, mitigate risks, and align with cost, quality, and technology expectations, supporting Intel's leadership in semiconductor technology.