Supplier Quality Engineer

Forming Our Future together

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift:

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for driving supplier quality performance for wafer fabrication–related suppliers, with a strong focus on chemical and material quality, supplier investigations, and corrective action execution. This role will report into the global Supplier Quality team and directly support the Farmers Branch location as a primary focus. This role partners closely with wafer fab operations, engineering, and sourcing to ensure supplier issues are robustly investigated, contained, and prevented from recurrence. 

This position plays a critical hands-on role in root cause analysis, supplier corrective actions, and data-driven supplier performance management, supporting both site-specific and global supplier quality objectives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier quality investigations related to wafer fab materials, chemicals, and outsourced processes, including containment, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions. 

• Drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). 

• Own and coordinate chemical and material-related quality excursions, partnering with suppliers, internal engineering, and fab operations to identify systemic causes and implement preventative controls. 

• Monitor, obtain, and analyze supplier scorecards, including defect trends, First Pass Yield (FPY), response timeliness, and corrective action effectiveness. 

• Support and execute supplier qualification, re-qualification, and change management activities, including FAI, PCN review, and risk assessments. 

• Partner with the Senior Manager, Global Supplier Quality to align site-level supplier issues with global supplier quality strategies and standards. 

• Work closely with the Site Senior Manager of Quality to ensure alignment between supplier quality performance and fab quality metrics. 

• Participate in supplier audits, process reviews, and technical discussions, with emphasis on chemical controls, process stability, and variation reduction. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Facilities, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Reliability, and Operations to resolve supplier-related quality risks. 

• Track and report supplier quality performance metrics, investigation status, and corrective action closure to stakeholders. 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on incoming quality, defect reduction, and First Time Right (FTR) performance. 

Farmers Branch, TX

Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off.  

Skills:

8D Methodology, Communication, Data Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Quality Control, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Structured Problem Solving, Supplier Auditing, Supplier Quality Engineering, Wafer Fabrication

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work | Required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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