Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Overview

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Micron’s Materials Quality team plays a critical role in enabling the success of new technology nodes and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) by ensuring supplier quality readiness and robust material qualification processes. We collaborate cross-functionally with Technology Development (TD), Global Procurement, Operations, and HVM fabs to drive quality excellence across the semiconductor supply chain.

This position will act as a primary liaison for our U.S. fabs, supporting material categories through both the Technology Development phase and High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) in Categories Wetchem & CMP. You will be responsible for defining strategies, implementing quality initiatives, and advancing supplier quality development using Shift Left strategies. The role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, technical risk assessment, and strategic leadership to ensure supplier compliance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement in material quality and performance.

• Technology Development Phase
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• Collaborate with TD teams on FOAK materials quality readiness, supplier quality programs, and specification definition to support new technology node development.
• Participate in FOAK materials sourcing strategies, including business continuity, benchmarking, new market evaluations, and quality capability assessments.
• Support cross-fab technology transfer activities and drive supplier quality programs for new, unique, different, and difficult materials.
• Lead Category Strategy Team meetings to cascade lessons learned from HVM to R&D and align on FOAK strategy.
• HVM Phase:
• Sourcing, Selection and Qualification Phase:
• Lead quality risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies during sourcing, selection, and qualification phases.
• Conduct technical risk audits for new suppliers and materials to evaluate HVM readiness.
• Provide quality-focused input on global sourcing and segmentation strategies, including RFQ/RFI processes and cost-saving initiatives.
• Establish and enforce compliance with Micron’s Supplier Requirements Standards (SRS).
• Supplier Development & Excursion Management:
• Define and align global material specifications and support Category Quality Strategy development.
• Implement quality programs, conduct benchmarking, and facilitate regular Quality and Technical Review (QTR) meetings.
• Manage supplier and sub-supplier changes through SCM and oversee resolution of global photochemical quality issues.
• Collaborate with OCT, Operations, and Facilities to conduct root cause investigations and implement CAPAs.
• Cascade lessons learned to R&D and HVM fabs to ensure closed-loop communication and global issue prevention.
• Communication & Presentation:
• Provide timely updates on supplier-related activities and maintain transparent communication with Global Quality, Procurement, OCT, and other teams.
• Adjust communication cadence based on issue urgency and priority.
• Training & Development:
• Take ownership of goals and action items, establish measurable development objectives, and leverage coaching for career growth.
• Demonstrate initiative, accuracy, and timeliness in all assignments while continuously reflecting on performance for improvement.
• Growth Opportunity:
• Collaborate with global SQEs and cross-regional teams on category initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in supplier digitalization programs.
• Build deep expertise in material criticality for semiconductor manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in supplier quality, materials engineering, or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience conducting supplier audits, risk assessments, and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), DOE, and quality systems such…