Supplier Quality Engineer

<strong>At FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, a global leader in solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, we search for the most talented and qualified. At Fujifilm, performance, development, and accountability are the standards to which the company and its people strive toward. And to support its employees, we offer programs that motivate, educate and promote a healthy work-life balance, which increases employee satisfaction and overall personal well-being.</strong>

Mesa, AZ

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials

<p>Successful semiconductor manufacturers move quickly. They demand quality and they require leading technology. For them, partnering with the right supplier is a critical decision.</p> <p>With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials is prepared to supply the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers.</p> <p>FUJIFILM Electronic Materials offers a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.</p>

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Full-Time

Overview: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p>We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, Arizona facility for a&nbsp;<strong>Supplier Quality Engineer</strong><strong>!&nbsp;</strong>The Supplier Quality Engineer will be the owner of Supplier Quality to support CMP or Formulated Products Business Units in working with others to transform, educate and drive substantial supplier performance improvement throughout the supply base.</p> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job">Company Overview</h2> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p>FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation. FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. supplies the world's top semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services, including chemicals and advanced materials. The company&rsquo;s broad product portfolio includes high-purity acids/bases, photoresists, thin film formation materials, formulated products, CMP slurries, and polyimides for advanced packaging. The company has six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and research labs in the U.S., including Arizona, California, Colorado, Rhode Island, and Texas. For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fujifilm.com/em-global/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.fujifilm.com/em-global/en</a>.<br /><br />FUJIFILM Corporation is a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, leverages its depth of knowledge and proprietary core technologies to deliver innovative products and services across the globe through the four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging with over 70,000 employees. Guided and united by our Group Purpose of &ldquo;giving our world more smiles,&rdquo; we address social challenges and create a positive impact on society through our products, services, and business operations. Under its medium-term management plan, VISION2030, which ends in FY2030, we aspire to continue our evolution into a company that creates value and smiles for various stakeholders as a collection of global leading businesses and achieve a global revenue of 4 trillion yen (29 billion USD at an exchange rate of 140 JPY/USD). For more information, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fujifilmholdings.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.fujifilmholdings.com</a>. <br /> <br />For further details about our commitment to sustainability and Fujifilm&rsquo;s Sustainable Value Plan 2030,&nbsp;<a href="https://holdings.fujifilm.com/en/sustainability/plan/svp2030" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Experience working with Suppliers to improve Supplier Quality Performance.</li> <li>Works with the Business, Quality and Procurement to set and drive supplier quality improvement objectives.</li> <li>Ownership in resolving all quality issues associated with the assigned suppliers. Ensure all assigned supplier related material quality issues are effectively communicated to key stakeholders</li> <li>Identify and team-up with other cross-functional groups to plan and execute recommended supplier quality improvements and qualifications.</li> <li>Leads supplier quality performance improvement strategies using statistical treatment of data, process capability, trend analysis and applying project management techniques to improve supplier quality.</li> <li>Assess supplier process capability in correlation with new product development, initial supplier selection, ship-to-control and spec improvements.</li> <li>Work with suppliers to develop robust supplier root cause analysis, corrective action plans, containment plans and ensure execution for on-time implementation of planned activities.</li> <li>Support, develop and execute an annual supplier audit schedule to ensure suppliers have robust quality systems, compliant to all applicable standards.</li> <li>Leads the review and disposition of supplier related nonconforming material reports as required.</li> <li>Be a leader in supplier risk management and introducing structured training with suppliers in key areas involving management of change, process changes, ship-to-control, etc.</li> <li>Interact with Quality Manager(s) to comprehend customer expectations and requirements in order to identify opportunities to improve quality with suppliers.</li> <li>Leads supplier quality problem solving and serves as a supplier quality assurance resource for problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Establish and maintain supplier KPI&rsquo;s and metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring systems effectiveness.</li> <li>Analyze and rationalize product and supplier specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective requirements for ease of manufacture and reproducibility.</li> <li>Works with customers and suppliers to identify key in-process parameters, process data, supply chain mapping, and coordinating pre-ship samples, pre-approved inventories and supplier quality notifications (SQN&rsquo;s).</li> <li>Owner of Supplier Quarterly Quality Meetings of assigned suppliers.</li> <li></li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Must have experience working directly with Suppliers on Supplier Quality Management.</li> <li>Minimum Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science Engineering with specialization in Quality Systems and Statistics and 2 - 4 years of experience. Will consider a Masters degree with 0 - 2 years of experience.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control.</li> <li>Broad knowledge of quality management systems, ISO compliance, audits.</li> <li>Understanding of chemical and material metrology lab and measurement systems.</li> <li>Must have the ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written/presentations) at all levels.</li> <li>A good working knowledge of statistics and applicable quality methodologies is required (e.g., Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, etc.).</li> <li>Must have excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel and statistical software tools).</li> <li>Working knowledge of JMP statistical software is especially desirable; SAP knowledge helpful.</li> <li>Visits to other manufacturing sites, supplier and customer sites (including occasional overseas travel). Expected travel &ndash; 3 days/month.</li> <li>This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.</li> </ul> <br /><br /> <p><strong>MENTAL &amp; EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Resilience -</strong>&nbsp;Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.</li> <li><strong>Communication -</strong>&nbsp;The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange&nbsp;ideas&nbsp;and meanings with all levels of employees in the organization, the ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, ability to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.</li> <li><strong>Reasoning and decision-making -</strong>&nbsp;The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.</li> <li><strong>Comprehension -</strong>&nbsp;The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.</li> <li><strong>Organizational skills -</strong>&nbsp;Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, the ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, the ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas.</li> </ul>