Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title:

Staff Supplier Quality Engineer Location:

East Fishkill, NY.

Employment Type:

Direct Hire Industry:

Semiconductor Manufacturing Compensation:

$101,700-$172,700 / year.

Schedule:

40 hrs/Week. About the

Opportunity:

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of raw materials supplied to our manufacturing operations. This role involves working closely with suppliers to develop and implement quality assurance processes, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Supplier Quality Management:

Develop and maintain relationships with semiconductor suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Quality System Audits:

Conduct regular supplier audits using IATF and VDA6.3 requirements to assess quality systems, processes, and product quality. Identify areas for improvement and work with suppliers to implement corrective actions.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries. People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is

Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit?

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What You'll Do:

Problem Solving:

Investigate and resolve quality issues related to semiconductor components. Utilize root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Quality Assurance:

Develop and implement quality assurance plans, including inspection and testing procedures, to ensure incoming semiconductor components meet required standards.

Continuous Improvement:

Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve overall supplier performance.

Data System Ownership:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier quality performance, eCoA, audit findings, and corrective actions.

Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, to address quality-related issues and support new product development.

Customer Requirements:

Understand the customer requirements of the client with respect to sub-suppliers and respond to customer inquiries as needed.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Chemistry or Physics or Materials Science. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably in the semiconductor industry.

What Sets You Apart:

Master's Degree in Engineering or Chemistry or Physics or Materials Science. Knowledge of APQP, SPC, MSA, and PSW. Lead auditor certified. Good knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and quality standards. Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, FMEA, and SPC. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. Good analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on root cause analysis and corrective actions, as well as 8D / 5 Why. Attention to

Detail:

high level of attention to detail and accuracy in quality assessments and documentation.

Additional Information:

Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with

F-1 OPT STEM

work authorization status.