Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Supplier Quality Lead is responsible for supplier quality oversight of the Bloomington, MN facility and the Inspection Business Unit. The Bloomington facility develops and manufactures advanced precision inspection and metrology equipment for the semiconductor industry.

This position requires hands-on engagement in all aspects of supplier quality, product quality, and customer support. As a lead, you will be expected to drive effective problem-solving, continuous improvement strategies and proactive solutions to assure best-in-class supplier quality performance.

• Own all aspects of supplier quality for assigned component, assembly and contract manufacturing suppliers, globally.
• Establish cross-functional working relationships and collaboration across the ONTO organization (manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, service) to gather, organize and execute solutions for ONTO’s production line and customers.
• Engage throughout the product lifecycle internally, and with suppliers to assure supplier quality outcomes meet requirements.
• Develop and deploy supplier and contract manufacturer quality management strategies with commodity business management and supplier development engineering.
• Demonstrate expertise, train staff and advise real-time problem-solving.
• Investigate supplier quality issues to determine containment, root cause and identify/implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Issue SCARs, ensuring timely supplier engagement and responsiveness.
• Participate in defining and managing risk mitigation strategies and plans to reduce parts DOA events at manufacturing and customer sites.
• Address and prevent supplier quality escapes, ensuring prompt and effective issue resolution.
• Manage process and product change notifications (PCNs) from suppliers, in order to meet requirements.
• Facilitate First Article Inspection Plans to qualify procured material.
• Develop, lead and execute audit, process and site inspection plans for suppliers and contract manufacturers’ process controls and QMS adherence, assuring effective closure of audit non-conformances.
• Report, monitor and action supplier quality KPIs. Partner with commodity business management on supplier scorecards, QBRs, for improving supplier quality performance.
• Assure complete and thorough process and records documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment industry.
• 7 years of experience in a quality role.
• 1-2 years in a management role (desired but, not required).
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills: spreadsheet (statistical analysis a plus)
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
• Strong project management skills: creation/chartering, monitoring, milestone execution and closure.
• Adaptability and ability to operate in fast-paced and high-complexity environments.
• Exposure to industry best practices: workmanship and commodity quality standards.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience, including working knowledge of FMEA, 8D, and Kaizen.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus.
• Quality Auditor certification is a plus.

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.