Staff/Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Req ID:\n\nJR89296 Staff/Sr Supplier Quality Engineer\n\nOur vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.\n\nMicron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.\n\nAbout our Team: \n\n\nMicron\u2019s Materials Quality team plays a critical role in enabling the success of new technology nodes and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) by ensuring supplier quality readiness and robust material qualification processes. We collaborate cross-functionally with Technology Development (TD), Global Procurement, Operations, and HVM fabs to drive quality excellence across the semiconductor supply chain. \n\n\nPosition Overview: \n\n\nThis position will act as a primary liaison for our U.S. fabs, supporting material categories through both the Technology Development phase and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) in Categories Wetchem \u0026 CMP. You will be responsible for defining strategies, implementing quality initiatives, and advancing supplier quality development using Shift Left strategies. The role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, technical risk assessment, and strategic leadership to ensure supplier compliance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement in material quality and performance.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n * Technology Development Phase:\n * Collaborate with TD teams on FOAK materials quality readiness, supplier quality programs, and specification definition to support new technology node development.\n * Participate in FOAK materials sourcing strategies, including business continuity, benchmarking, new market evaluations, and quality capability assessments.\n * Support cross-fab technology transfer activities and drive supplier quality programs for new, unique, different, and difficult materials.\n * Lead Category Strategy Team meetings to cascade lessons learned from HVM to R\u0026D and align on FOAK strategy. \n\n * HVM Phase:\n * Sourcing, Selection and Qualification Phase:\n * Lead quality risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies during sourcing, selection, and qualification phases.\n * Conduct technical risk audits for new suppliers and materials to evaluate HVM readiness.\n * Provide quality-focused input on global sourcing and segmentation strategies, including RFQ/RFI processes and cost-saving initiatives.\n * Establish and enforce compliance with Micron\u2019s Supplier Requirements Standards (SRS). \n\n * Supplier Development \u0026 Excursion Management:\n * Define and align global material specifications and support Category Quality Strategy development.\n * Implement quality programs, conduct benchmarking, and facilitate regular Quality and Technical Review (QTR) meetings.\n * Manage supplier and sub-supplier changes through SCM and oversee resolution of global photochemical quality issues.\n * Collaborate with OCT, Operations, and Facilities to conduct root cause investigations and implement CAPAs.\n * Cascade lessons learned to R\u0026D and HVM fabs to ensure closed-loop communication and global issue prevention. \n\n * Communication \u0026 Presentation:\n * Provide timely updates on supplier-related activities and maintain transparent communication with Global Quality, Procurement, OCT, and other teams.\n * Adjust communication cadence based on issue urgency and priority. \n\n * Training \u0026 Development:\n * Take ownership of goals and action items, establish measurable development objectives, and leverage coaching for career growth.\n * Demonstrate initiative, accuracy, and timeliness in all assignments while continuously reflecting on performance for improvement. \n\n * Growth Opportunity:\n * Collaborate with global SQEs and cross-regional teams on category initiatives.\n * Serve as a subject matter expert in supplier digitalization programs.\n * Build deep expertise in material criticality for semiconductor manufacturing.\n\n\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field.\n * 5-10+ years of experience in supplier quality, materials engineering, or semiconductor manufacturing.\n * Demonstrated experience conducting supplier audits, risk assessments, and implementing corrective/preventive actions.\n * Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), DOE, and quality systems such as ISO standards.\n * Strong communication and project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.\n * Experience with Bulk Chemistries for Cleans \u0026 CMP for semiconductor application.\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Master\u2019s degree in a technical discipline or quality-related certification (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma).\n * Familiarity on Supplier Requirements Standards (SRS) and Shift-Left Strategy.\n * Proven track record in supplier digitalization initiatives and global issue prevention programs.\n * Experience supporting technology transfer and FOAK material strategies in a global manufacturing environment.\n\n\n\nJob Profile(s):\n\nQuality Engineer 3 - Quality Engineer 4\n\nRelocation Level: TBD\n\nBefore Getting Started \nPlease review Micron\u2019s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. 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Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc\n\nMicron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n\nTo learn about your right to work click here.\n\nFor US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron\u2019s People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)\n