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Lead supplier quality initiatives to ensure raw materials and components meet Microchip's quality, reliability, and manufacturing requirements.

Support

Microchip factories and business units in the investigation and resolution of supplier-related quality issues through root cause analysis, containment activities, corrective actions, and preventive actions. Monitor supplier quality performance metrics and scorecards, identify improvement opportunities, and drive supplier development initiatives. Conduct supplier quality and process audits, ensuring timely implementation and closure of corrective actions.

Partner with internal Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Purchasing teams to evaluate quality failures identified during incoming inspection and production and determine supplier-related root causes. Drive supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts utilizing established quality processes, including Failure Analysis, Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), Nonconformance Review Board (NRB) activities, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes, workmanship standards,



and quality systems to ensure compliance with Microchip requirements and industry standards.

Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple Microchip sites to improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and strengthen supply chain quality. Provide technical leadership and mentorship in supplier quality methodologies, problem-solving approaches, and quality system improvements.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical), Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, or a related technical discipline. ~10+ years of quality engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or supplier management experience within a semiconductor, aerospace, electronics, automotive, or similar regulated manufacturing environment. ~ Strong technical knowledge of Material Science and Mechatronics Engineering principles. ~ Experience leading supplier quality initiatives, supplier performance management, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs. ~ Proven experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. ~ Ability to solve complex technical and operational problems using structured problem-solving methodologies. ~ Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Experience with stamping and forming processes, including tooling, die wear, burr formation, springback, and material flow analysis.

Experience with plating processes, including nickel, gold,



and copper plating, and associated thickness control methodologies. Working knowledge of GD&T;, J-STD-001, J-STD-002, wire crimping, soldering processes, and special process audits. Proficiency with statistical process control (SPC), root cause and corrective action (RCCA), supplier development, and systemic corrective action methodologies.

Strong understanding of automotive core quality tools and quality management systems, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, and VDA 6.3 audit requirements. Familiarity with JEDEC, IPC, and Military Standard requirements applicable to semiconductor assembly and surface mount device (SMD) packages. Robust project management, coordination, and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Export Controls Requirements

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time Travel Time: 0% - 25% Feeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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