Own supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement for Korea
and Japan-based component suppliers
Conduct supplier audits, process assessments, and risk evaluations using industry standards (SEMI, ISO9001, IATF, etc.)
Lead 8D, SCAR, containment, and root-cause investigations for supplier-caused quality issues
Evaluate and approve manufacturing processes for MFCs, valves, regulators, gas sticks, heaters, sensors, filters, o-rings, elastomers, chemical delivery assemblies and UHP components
Review supplier drawings, specifications, PFMEAs, control plans, and process capability data
Ensure cleanliness, leak integrity, and performance per SEMI standards
Support new product introduction (NPI) by collaborating with R&D, design engineering, and manufacturing engineering teams
Provide onsite technical leadership for supplier process improvements, equipment upgrades, yield improvements, and contamination reduction
Partner with internal quality, procurement, and operations teams to ensure flawless supplier execution
Ensure supplier manufacturing and materials are compliant with relevant SEMI, UHP, and high-purity chemical delivery standards
Lead risk mitigation activities, including PCAs, FMEAs, MSA, and process capability improvement metrics.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
5+ years experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering within semiconductor or high-purity industries
Hands-on experience with MFCs, valves, regulators, heaters, o-rings/elastomers, or UHP fluid systems
Strong understanding of SEMI standards, cleanliness requirements, and contamination controls
Fluent in Japanese (required) and professional English
Ability to travel frequently to suppliers across Korea and Japan.

Supplier Engineer, Gas Distribution, Chemical Delivery

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