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At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. HD Microsystems has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Parlin, NJ. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing raw material and consumable changes, engaging with suppliers during audits and quality meetings to drive improvement, and monitoring incoming raw material quality using SPC tools.

HD MicroSystems (HDM) is a 50-50 joint venture of Resonac and Qnity. HD MicroSystems is the world’s largest supplier of polyimide and PBO precursor chemistries specifically engineered for microelectronic applications. Applied and cured by our customers, these materials transform into polyimide and PBO films with unique end use properties. Supplier Quality

Establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials for use in polyimide manufacturing

Monitor incoming raw material quality using SPC tools and engage with suppliers when issues arise

Support troubleshooting of supplied material issues in manufacturing, facilitate Root Cause Investigations (RCIs) related to the supplied material’s impact on final product performance, and develop mitigation strategies to prevent excursions

Manage supplier performance by conducting regular audits, quality meetings, and tracking improvement activities

Provide performance feedback to suppliers based on quarterly scorecards and convey semiconductor industry expectations regarding management of change and process control

Drive the improvement of quality and performance of suppliers' quality systems, including management of change and notification protocols, root cause investigations, documentation and reporting, calibration, and non-conforming material review systems.

Fully understand supplier’s manufacturing process, control methods, measurement, and quality systems to develop raw material FMEAs

Change & Project Management

Drive raw material and sub-supplier changes through the change management process

Ensure new and existing raw material supply plans align with global strategy

Use risk assessment tools to determine second source opportunities and alternate agreements with current suppliers

Oversee and execute qualification planning, trials, and data packages for new raw materials, suppliers, or supplier process changes

Coordinate analytical tasks and work with subject matter experts to understand raw material characteristics. Work with stakeholders to link key parameters of material analysis to process/product performance

Communicate with product quality and manufacturing stakeholders to ensure all products meet agreed specifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.

• 5+ years combined experience in manufacturing, Development/Scale-up, Quality or Continuous Improvement Engineering is required. Semiconductor industry or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with risk tools such as C&E and FMEAs
• Polyimide related knowledge, analytical and material characterization techniques, and results interpretation skills are desirable.
• Experience working and managing projects in a global environment (both internal and external) with communications across cultures
• Required to have proficient computer skills such as advanced Excel and Powerpoint use.
• 6-sigma project certification is preferred.
• Experience using a statistical software program (eg, Minitab, JMP™) is required

Having a Process Engineering Background

Proven change management and project management skills –improvements in material/supplier performance require multiple projects to be managed with varying complexity and customer impact

Coming from a High-Volume Manufacturing Environment -vs- R&D

Excellent communication is required to ensure alignment between business needs/priorities, manufacturing, and our suppliers. An understanding of product quality is key to recognize the impact of supplied materials on final product and end customer applications. On-site

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