Senior Supplier Development Engineer

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex's silicon components help make that technology a reality.

At Silfex, we're the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company's products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible - through our people, we help connect the world.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits; to learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position check out:

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Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future!

The Supplier Development Engineer will support the Silfex internal and external supplier related development projects. Will work with suppliers to improve & develop next generation equipment, technologies, tooling, consumables, processes, subcontracting, outsourcing, and alternate solutions in support of Silfex business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise in manufacturing processes critical to manufacturing at Silfex & subcontract partners (Silicon growing, grinding, drilling, electro discharge machining, lapping, polishing, bonding, cleaning, and metrology)
• Manage and support suppliers to advance the state of the art for all applicable processes and equipment.
• Manage and support suppliers with respect to subcontracting & outsourced manufacturing processes. (Technical Liaison between Silfex & Supplier)
• Manage and support suppliers to perform technical root cause & failure analyses on all supplied consumables, equipment, products, and subcontract operations.
• Project management of supplier new development effort (cradle to grave)
• Coordinates development activities with suppliers in developing products, equipment, and consumables to meet Silfex requirements.
• Assists in supplier assessments (with emphasis on manufacturing capabilities and process control) of new and existing suppliers.
• Performing quality engineering examinations and evaluations of Silfex suppliers.
• Managing projects and products relative to supplier manufacturing development, quality initiatives and supplier selection.
• Lead problem solving at supplier sites as well as designing and conducting independent experiments and tests.
• Working with a cross-functional teams consisting of supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to provide feedback and requirements during new equipment development, and production implementation.
• Direct and manage equipment/manufacturing process/quality implementation that include a variety of process such as silicon growing, grinding, machining, lapping, polishing, precision cleaning as well as micro-hole drilling.
• Provide design-for-manufacturing inputs for all aspects of product manufacturing and testing.
• Ensure Silfex suppliers' manufacturing processes-domestic and international-are in place to produce reliable products in a repeatable manner.
• Establish effective, well-defined Process of Record.
• Develop and drive Silfex supplier improvement plans.
• Assist with supplier visits (domestic and international) to evaluate and manage new and existing suppliers.
• Assist in existing and new product development from a technical perspective.
• Assist in continuous improvement activities with supply base.
• Assist Supply chain team with long term development of suppliers.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Application of Lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S.
• Perform all work-related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently; must be detail oriented.
• Confident self-starter who demonstrates passion, ownership and self-awareness.
• Carries out special projects and all other additional duties as assigned

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication - Begin with the end in mind - Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience, or a Master's degree in engineering or a technical discipline with 6 years of hands-on experience, specifically in manufacturing processes, machine/tooling design, fixturing, CNC machining, EDM, and/or other machine shop practices.
• High level knowledge - Fluent in Programming/interacting with Siemans CNC controllers
• High level knowledge of Fanuc automated systems with PLC ladder logic and programming languages
• Proven ability to gain partnerships and excel on a cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in or knowledge of standard manufacturing practices, ability to read drawings, understand interdependencies of multiple manufacturing processes, tolerances.
• Expert working knowledge of process control plans, SPC, FMEA, and industrial problem solution techniques, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma working knowledge is desirable.
• Ability to travel up to 10% both domestic and international.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to production personnel, top management, and public groups.
• Ability to utilize computer applications such as Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Manufacturing software, and Statistical software.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.