Engineer I - Quality (Supplier)

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Job Description:

The Supplier Quality Engineering team is responsible for driving the quality of the raw materials and components from our suppliers worldwide.  This includes managing supplier risk through Quality Management System (QMS) certification and/or surveys, leading/supporting supplier QMS based audits, supporting external audits related to supplier management, and driving suppliers to use robust root cause / failure analysis techniques and implement systemic corrective actions to address any quality issues that arise from our manufacturing sites. 

Specific job duties include:

· Managing / periodically reviewing supplier certification and survey status.

· Managing / periodically reviewing supplier quality scoring and taking action to address.

· Perform supplier audits, note gaps and formulate action items to close.

· Work with the internal factory Quality teams to review issues found during incoming inspection and/or the production line and help determine whether the issue originated internally or is supplier caused.

· Learn and use the various internal tools and processes to document non-conformances and drive appropriate corrective actions and process improvements from the supplier to better meet Microchip’s Quality requirements.

· Attend key meetings to give non-conformance updates / progress to the factory teams and supplier quality engineering teams.

· Work with fellow Quality related individuals (Factory Quality, Customer Quality, Supplier Quality) as needed across other Microchip sites, both within the US and outside (i.e. Asia, Europe).

This position is 100% on-site and will directly support 2 Microchip manufacturing sites located in Beverly, Massachusetts.  Although this position will be based at the Brimbal Beverly site, occasional travel will be necessary to the Tozer Beverly site (~1 mile) and Lawrence, Massachusetts site (~20 miles away) for interaction with other Supplier Quality Engineering team members as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s degree in a science related field (physics, chemistry, materials) or engineering related field (mechanical, electrical).

· US Citizen (position requires working in ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) approved facilities and on ITAR approved products.

· Ability to learn effectively solve problems using standardized processes (i.e. 5 Whys, 8D, 7-Step, etc.).

· A detail oriented, self-starter who drives open issues and projects to completion.

· Ability to travel to other Microchip and/or supplier sites domestically or internationally.

· Willingness to occasionally call into meetings outside of normal working hours (Microchip is a global company).

· 1-2 years experience in manufacturing and/or quality engineering is highly preferred.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 20% standing. 100% inside.

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304 - $143,000.*

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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