Supplier Quality Engineer

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We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

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​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. change and working collaboratively in a global diverse and inclusive environment.

HD MicroSystems (HDM) is a 50-50 joint venture of Resonac and DuPont.  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. HDM's product line is broad, consisting of photosensitive coatings, standard non-photosensitive coatings, high temperature adhesives, optically clear coatings, and a full line of complementary ancillary products.

Please note this is an onsite position and the team works remote 1 day a week.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality

• Establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials and final products 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

Customer and Quality Systems Support

• Lead projects to improve Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Support High-Tier customers through performances inquiries, quality agreements, meetings and complaints

• Use SPC Tools and Statistical knowledge to drive improvements in Quality Assurance

• Serve as Voice of Customer with Integrated Operations team – sharing insights on material performance and customer feedback

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

  • Evaluate new suppliers for potential benefits as primary or secondary 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

Your Key Qualifications:

• 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.

• Previous process and quality engineering experience is preferred

• Demonstrated experience with risk tools such as C&E and FMEAs

• Demonstrated understanding of statistical techniques including DOE, Control Charts, Gage R&R, ANOVA is required.

• Experience with External Communications to Vendors and/or Customers is required

• Polyimide related knowledge, analytical and material characterization techniques, and results interpretation skills are desirable.

• Preferred: 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

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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.