Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Manager

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Manager is responsible to lead supplier quality execution for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role is critical to ensuring supplier quality readiness, preventing supplier-related quality escapes, and enforcing disciplined execution of the Quality Critical Component List (QCCL) from Proto through EVT and DVT. The SQE Manager partners closely with NPI Quality Program Management (QPM) and cross-functional teams to enable predictable, high-quality product launches and support overall Quality Performance Index (QPI) objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Supplier Quality

• Lead supplier quality execution across NPI phases (Proto, EVT, DVT).
• Prevent critical supplier-related quality incidents during NPI through early risk identification and mitigation.
• Partner with NPI QPM to ensure supplier quality readiness aligns with program milestones and phase gates.
• Provide supplier quality approval supporting NPI phase exits and DVT readiness.

Quality Critical Component List (QCCL) Execution

• Establish, validate, and maintain the Quality Critical Component List (QCCL) for all assigned NPI programs.
• Ensure 100% of QCCL items are reviewed, mitigated, and cleared prior to first NPI build.
• Define supplier qualification and control strategies for all QCCL components.
• Ensure QCCL risks are mitigated, verified, and supplier-approved by DVT.

Supplier Readiness & FAI Execution

• Ensure NPI suppliers are deployed with a defined and approved NPI quality process.
• Assess supplier readiness for new designs, processes, materials, and technologies.
• Own First Article Inspection (FAI) planning and execution readiness for NPI builds.
• Ensure on-time FAI completion prior to NPI build execution.

Risk Management, Prevention & Continuous Improvement

• Lead supplier risk assessments including PFMEA, control plan reviews, and process capability evaluations.
• Drive proactive supplier prevention and control improvements to eliminate defects before occurrence.
• Deliver supplier prevention or control improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related NPI issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8 to 10+ years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, NPI Quality, or Manufacturing Quality. Experience supporting complex, high-reliability products in industries such as semiconductor equipment, industrial, medical devices, aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong expertise in supplier quality, NPI execution, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, APQP, PPAP, and FAI processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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