Supply Chain Quality Engineer

Pivotal Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Engineer to lead the supplier quality program across Fremont, Malaysia, and Korea. You will own incoming inspection, FAIR, sampling plans, and MRB processes, driving continuous improvement and supplier accountability.

The role requires 3-5+ years in supplier quality, strong knowledge of quality tools, and hands-on inspection with calipers and micrometers. Travel internationally is expected to support audits and supplier qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3-5+ years of supplier quality, incoming inspection, or related roles.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and qualifications.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (8D, FMEA, SPC, RCA).
• Experience with inspection sampling plans (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4) and first article inspection.

Responsibilities

• Lead incoming inspection processes, including first article inspection (FAIR) and sampling plans.
• Maintain and improve MRB quarantine/lockup processes at each site.
• Drive supplier quality program initiatives and POR requirements for suppliers.
• Develop supplier scorecards to track performance and address issues.
• Coordinate supplier audits and qualification visits across sites (Malaysia, Korea).
• Support MRB dispositioning of nonconforming material and CAPA activities.
• Collaborate with purchasing to reflect quality requirements in supplier agreements.

Skills

Supplier quality

Incoming inspection

Audits

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Reading drawings

8D process

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Supply Chain Quality Engineer
Engineering - Fremont, California

The Supply Chain Quality Engineer is responsible for leading Pivotal Systems' supplier quality program - incoming inspection, lot inspection, supplier qualification processes, audits and scorecards that ensure purchased materials and components meet Pivotal's quality standards before entering production. This is a high-impact role, driving continuous improvement of processes, inspection infrastructure, and supplier accountability across Pivotal's global sites (Fremont, Malaysia, Korea). Overseas travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead incoming inspection processes, including first article inspection (FAIR) and lot-based inspection sampling plans, for Fremont and across Malaysia and Korea.
• Maintain and continuously improve physical incoming inspection areas and MRB (Material Review Board) quarantine/lockup processes at each site.
• Drive supplier quality program initiatives - supplier qualification criteria, supplier audits, and documentation of customer Plan of Record (POR) requirements as they apply to suppliers.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards/performance tracking to identify and address recurring quality issues at the source.
• Partner with the Quality Manager and site quality engineers to align supplier quality requirements with each site's incoming material needs.
• Conduct supplier audits and qualification visits, including travel to supplier sites and Pivotal's Malaysia and Korea facilities as needed.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) dispositioning of nonconforming incoming material.
• Support root cause investigation and corrective action (8D/CAPA) for supplier-originated quality issues.
• Collaborate with purchasing/supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are reflected in supplier agreements and purchase orders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.).
• 3-5+ years of experience in supplier quality, incoming inspection, or related quality engineering roles, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and qualifications.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (8D, FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis).
• Experience with inspection sampling plans (e.g., ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or similar) and first article inspection processes.
• Comfort with hands-on inspection work - measurement tools and gauges (calipers, micrometers, etc.), reading engineering drawings/specifications.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to hold suppliers accountable while maintaining productive working relationships.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including internationally (Malaysia, Korea) and to supplier sites, as a regular part of the role.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in semiconductor, aerospace, or other highly regulated precision manufacturing industries.
• Experience developing and improving supplier quality programs.
• Familiarity with copy-exact methodology or similar process replication frameworks used by semiconductor capital equipment customers.
• ISO 9001 or other quality system knowledge.