Supplier Engineer

Work with design, manufacturing, and process engineering to resolve weldability issues, distortion, cracking, and component reliability concerns.

Partner with SMEs in advanced joining technologies including: Electron Beam Welding (EBW) Fusion Welding Systems (FWS) Vacuum Brazing (VB) / Furnace Brazing (FB) Plastic Welding

Electron Beam Welding (EBW)

Fusion Welding Systems (FWS)

Vacuum Brazing (VB) / Furnace Brazing (FB)

Plastic Welding

Support advanced material applications such as ceramics, graphite, quartz, and specialty alloys used in semiconductor equipment.

Investigate alternative joining technologies, materials, and suppliers to improve quality, manufacturability, and cost.

Align with procurement, quality engineering, and NPI teams to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and communicated.

Provide mentoring and training to internal teams on welding fundamentals, fabrication processes, and supplier evaluation methods.

Lead incident management, supplier excursions, and high‑impact quality problem resolutions.

Conduct structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 8D, Six Sigma tools, fishbone, 5-Why, and fault tree analysis.

Validate and track corrective actions to closure ensuring long-term containment and process improvement.

Interface with suppliers during escalations and drive improvements in welding parameters, fixture design, process controls, and inspection methods.

Analyze supplier quality data using SPC, Pareto analysis, trend charts, and capability studies.

Use data insights to drive supplier development strategy and risk mitigation activities.

Support implementation and audits of FMEA, Control Plans, PFMEA, MSA, and process capability analyses.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve yield, reduce variation, and enhance repeatability of welded assemblies.

Develop best-known-methods (BKMs) and standard work for welding processes in the supply base.

Support NPI by reviewing drawings, specifications, and first-article submissions (FAI/PPAP) for manufacturability and compliance.

Ability to solve complex welding and fabrication issues with broad business impact.

Use structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, SPC, DOE) to drive sustainable improvements.

Lead cross-functional projects involving engineering, quality, procurement, and suppliers.

Prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Influence stakeholders and negotiate solutions with suppliers and internal teams.

Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Prepare detailed reports, technical reviews, and decision-driving recommendations.

Facilitate cross-functional alignment on supplier-related issues.

Represent Supplier Engineering in meetings, audits, and technical reviews.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

7+ years of hands-on experience in welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, EBW, LBW, brazing).

Experience with manual, semi‑automatic, and automated welding equipment.

Strong grounding in metallurgy, material testing, and heat treatment processes.

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

AWS Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS)

AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE)

ASNT ACCP Level I/II/III

AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng)

Internship or project experience in semiconductor manufacturing or precision welding.

Exposure to wafer fabrication, packaging, or reliability engineering.