Kla
Sr. Global Supplier Quality Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$102k-$174kDetected 30 days ago
AuditingSupply ChainAR/VRResearchCommunication
About the role
- Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
- No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us.
Responsibilities
- Perform supplier risk assessment, document process of record and control plan for supplier performance indicators. Monitor and trend performance.
- Drive Develop for Quality (DFQ) inputs and resolutions for known quality issue into build and carrying findings into supplier process control.
- Implement product conformance reviews, FAI and KPCS process control data for new products and suppliers
- Lead supplier continuous improvement activities
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering on resolution of supplier RCCA for non-conformances
- Leads supplier and internal quality scorecards through quality related data collection, analysis, and periodic reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years' work experience, OR Master's degree with + 6 years' work experience, OR PhD with 3 years' work experience or equivalent work experience
- Proven experience with supplier quality engineering, preferably within optics, photonics, or precision engineering environments
- Hands-on experience supporting optics or optical component suppliers (lenses, mirrors, coatings, laser systems, or alignment-critical assemblies)
- Experience applying supplier quality methodologies (RCCA, CAPA, 8D) in high-precision or optics-driven manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of process capability, measurement systems, and inspection methods for precision/optical components
- Experience working with global suppliers and driving measurable quality improvements
- Domestic and International travel from 30% to 40% is required.
- Ability to read, interpret, and validate optical specifications, including tolerances, surface quality, and performance requirements is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with optics engineers on technical requirements, specifications, and issue resolution
- Opportunity to develop and scale supplier quality systems globally across critical technologies
- Direct impact on product performance, yield, and customer satisfaction
Nice to have
- Company Overview
- KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
- KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.
- The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development.
- KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D.
- Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices.
- Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems.
- There is never a dull moment with us.
Skills
- Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies.
Compensation
- $102,200.00 - $173,700.00 Annually
- Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
- If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Benefits
- Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
Company info
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
Equal opportunity
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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