Staff Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineering

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Zhubei, Taipei. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of electrical components from our suppliers, implementing quality control measures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Electrical Components, along with program management of supplier readiness in support of new product development. 
• Work with suppliers, and internal hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure electrical components perform to expectations in Sandisk products. 
• Understand and be familiar with supplier manufactory processes to identify KPIV parameters.
• Audit supplier QMA and manufacturing processes.
• Drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method. 
• Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on supplier selection. 
• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Evaluate and score for periodic business reviews.  
• Review supplier process changes notices and plans the appropriate level of qualification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Lead root cause investigations on supplier quality problems and drive corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with internal engineering, manufacturing and procurement teams.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality.
• Continuously monitor changes in industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations to drive supplier compliance and performance improvement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Materials) or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability in Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Quality to assess, qualify, and monitor supplier capabilities and performance.
• 5 years+ experience in Supplier Quality Management and Quality Management to develop and implement supplier quality plans and standards.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, 8D, root cause analysis, CAPA).
• 5 years+ experience in semiconductor, storage, or electronics product engineering and manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision-making, and proficiency with quality and statistical analysis software.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, including supply chain partners.
• Ability to operate independently on-site, manage multiple projects, and travel to supplier locations as needed.
• Experience in ASIC, PMIC and memory devices is an added advantage.

SKILLS:

• Fluent in English, with strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certification required; Lead Auditor qualification preferred.
• Familiar with analytical tools such as Power BI 

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