# Global Supplier Quality Engineer

Hiring organization: [KLA-Tencor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/kla-tencor)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/10e87433-7906-41be-bfd7-3bea70b8b720

Listed on KLA-Tencor's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI
- Salary: 86700 – 147400 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports quality consistency across KLA's global supplier network by monitoring performance, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement in precision manufacturing environments. It suits engineers with supplier quality or manufacturing quality experience who want to influence product reliability and supplier relationships at a leading semiconductor equipment maker.

_Our summary, not KLA-Tencor's wording._

## Skills named

Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA), Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Statistical Process Control (SPC)

## Required

- 3+ years supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing engineering experience in precision manufacturing
- Experience driving measurable quality and process improvements with suppliers
- Understanding of quality tools: RCCA, CAPA, 8D, SPC, process capability analysis
- Knowledge of measurement systems, inspection methods, and quality control practices
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively across suppliers and cross-functional teams

## Nice to have

- Experience with complex assemblies, precision components, optics, semiconductor, medical device, aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification
- Experience conducting supplier audits and process validation activities
- Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Experience using statistical analysis and quality reporting tools

Apply on KLA-Tencor's site: https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Ann-Arbor-MI/Global-Supplier-Quality-Engineer_2639860-1