Supplier Quality Engineer at Semtech

Sandpoint, Idaho, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Medical Devices, Electronics, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
3-5 years’ experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably in electromechanics or injection molding industries
Experience in medical device development and manufacturing environment, preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the evaluation, qualification, and selection of new and existing suppliers through audits, assessments, and risk-based analysis
Review and approve supplier manufacturing processes, focusing on electromechanical assembly and molding parameters
Plan, schedule, and conduct supplier audits to evaluate compliance with quality management systems, regulatory standards, and contractual requirements
Partner with the Quality team on the inspection and testing of incoming materials, components, and products, ensuring conformity to specifications and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely resolution of any discrepancies or non-conformances with suppliers
Lead investigations of supplier-related quality issues, utilizing root cause analysis tools to drive effective corrective (CAR) and preventive actions (PAR)
Track and report the status of actions related to nonconforming materials or processes (NCPs) to ensure timely closure
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality, delivery, and responsiveness
Generate supplier scorecards and lead regular performance reviews, driving improvement initiatives as necessary
Maintain documentation of supplier quality activities and support compliance with relevant standards and audits
Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and quality standards, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, QMS, and GMP requirements
Partner with Procurement, Quality Assurance, R&D and Engineering to ensure supplier quality requirements are integrated throughout the product lifecycle

Skills

Supplier Audits

Root Cause Analysis

Electromechanical Assembly

Injection Molding

ISO 13485

FDA 21 CFR Part 820

GMP

Quality Management Systems

Supplier Scorecards

KPI Monitoring

Corrective Actions

Semtech

High-performance semiconductors and IoT solutions

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation focuses on high-performance semiconductors, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity services. Its products include the XR60 5G Router Solution for reliable networking and LoRa technology for efficient IoT applications that support decarbonization. The BlueRiver platform enables the transmission of high-quality video over Ethernet, catering to the audiovisual industry. Semtech aims to provide advanced solutions that enhance connectivity and sustainability across various sectors.

Camarillo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1960Year Founded

$557MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Hardware, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Cisco and Huawei in the IoT market.

Semiconductor industry talent shortage may impact Semtech's innovation capabilities.

Rising raw material costs could squeeze Semtech's profit margins.

Differentiation

Semtech's LoRa technology aids global decarbonization through efficient IoT applications.

The BlueRiver platform enables zero-latency Ultra HD 4K HDR video over Ethernet.

Semtech's XR60 5G Router Solution offers robust 5G and Wi-Fi 6 performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for IoT solutions in elder care boosts Semtech's healthcare market potential.

Financial institutions' investments indicate strong market confidence in Semtech's growth.

Partnership with Nvidia enhances Semtech's position in high-performance computing.

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