Supplier Quality Engineer (Solaris)

About the role

The Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure that all suppliers meet the rigorous standards required for semiconductor production. You will work closely with internal engineering, procurement and manufacturing teams to drive quality, reliability and compliance across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessments, audits and capability evaluations against standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Define and monitor incoming material inspection criteria, sampling plans and acceptance standards for wafers, components, chemicals and packaging materials.
• Review, evaluate and approve supplier process changes, equipment modifications and material substitutions.
• Track and analyse key supplier KPIs (PPM, OTD, DPPM) and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Lead supplier‑related non‑conformance handling, including containment, root‑cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys) and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers and introduction of new materials through risk assessment and reliability testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve yield‑impacting issues and drive continuous improvement projects (Six Sigma, SPC, DOE).
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements such as RoHS, REACH and conflict minerals reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Optical or related field).
• Experience in semiconductor supplier quality, audits and process change management.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to evaluate complex data and drive decisions.

Required skills

• Root‑cause analysis tools: 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis using JMP, Minitab, Excel.
• Knowledge of semiconductor processes, materials and reliability standards.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, JEDEC.
• Supplier audit and assessment experience.
• Statistical analysis and process capability evaluation (Cp/Cpk).