Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (TD) - Micron Technology

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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Are you ready for a new Challenge? We are looking for a Senior Technology Development Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be at the forefront of defining the strategy, implementing plans, and driving excursion prevention programs for new technology First of a Kind (FOAK) Materials to develop suppliers through continuous improvement programs! Your work will play a vital role in anticipating supplier Quality issues and continually crafting the overall Quality of Micron's products for future tech nodes.

Your role is not limited to individual contributions. It's about encouraging a sense of camaraderie and shared responsibility. You will work closely with Global Quality, Technology Development, Global Procurement, Operational Central Team (OCT), Operations, Facility, and Product Engineering, collaborating to achieve our shared goals!

You will also significantly impact our supplier relationships. You will support Supplier Performance Evaluations, ensure suppliers receive timely and accurate performance feedback based on consistent metrics, and develop a continuous improvement plan.

• Development Phase - Sourcing, Selection and Qualification Phase

  • Collaborating with the Technology Development team on First of a Kind (FOAK) Materials Quality Readiness, Supplier Quality Programs, and Specification definition - instrumental in ensuring the success of New Technodes development.

  • Participate, support, and recommend from a Quality perspective sourcing strategies, including business continuity, benchmarking, new markets, and Quality capability assessment.

  • Lead Quality and technical risk assessment audits for new supplier/ material engagements or qualifications to assess their capability and readiness for High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM).

  • Support cross-fab technology transfer activities regarding New Technology Bill of Materials (BOM) and drive supplier Quality programs to address Critical Concerns About New, Unique, Different, and Difficult materials.

  • Lead cross-functional Category Strategy Team meetings to fan out lessons learned from HVM issues to R&D, align on FOAK materials strategy, ensure closure loop communication, and prevent the recurrence of issues globally.

• Communication & Presentation

  • Report weekly on the status and progress of all supplier activities. 

  • Present and discuss in-depth technical projects with key partners and report Wins to Senior Leaders and Executives

  • Act as an anchor in the US, proactively presenting to Category SQE owners on US suppliers' quality issues and taking action as appropriate for urgent matters.

• Training & Development 

  • Hold self and others accountable for meeting goals and action items from projects, meetings, and conversations. 

  • Set personal development and performance goals that are clear, measurable, and in line with the department and goals of the company. 

  • Use coaches/mentors to develop the skills needed to take the following steps in your career progression. 

  • Organize and apply time and resources effectively. 

  • Constantly evaluate self, approach, and goals. 

  • Demonstrate a commitment to Quality in work. 

  • Complete assignments in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner. 

  • Display self-motivation/initiative to complete work, training, or projects. 

• Growth Opportunity:

  • Collaborate with SQEs globally and other team members across different regions to have a holistic understanding of the supplier landscape and Quality capabilities.

  • Develop expertise in materials criticality for semiconductor manufacturing by close collaboration with the TD team on defining materials development.

• Desired Experience:

  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in an engineering field is desired

  • Proven skill in Gas/ Wet Chem applications and semiconductor manufacturing processes.

  • Strong analytical skills with experience in measurement system analysis (MSA) and calibration, statistical methods, FMEA, problem-solving methodology, and quality management systems.

  • Proven experience in developing material requirements for advanced tech nodes is a plus.

  • Working knowledge of ISO9001/ IATF16949 requirements.

  • Experienced in resolving conflicts and building effective relationships with internal and external team members.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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