NPI Supplier Engineer

About the role

The NPI Supplier Engineer will work closely with New Product Development and New Product Introduction teams to ensure engineering drawing requirements are clear and that suppliers are fully engaged throughout the product development cycle. This role supports supplier selection, technical audits, and continuous improvement to drive quality, cost, and delivery performance for semiconductor equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with NPI teams to define and communicate engineering drawing requirements to suppliers.
• Involve suppliers in specification development and design‑for‑manufacturability reviews.
• Lead supplier selection activities to build a competitive supply base.
• Conduct technical audits, evaluate supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage quality problem resolution, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Assist design engineering with material recommendations to achieve cost, lead‑time, and reliability goals.

Required profile

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or related high‑tech manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of build‑to‑print components, contract‑manufactured assemblies, and electro‑mechanical commodities.
• Ability to work with mechanical and electrical product engineers to identify supply‑chain and DFM improvements.
• Proven problem‑solving skills and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Engineering drawing interpretation and specification development.
• Supplier technical audit and qualification.
• Design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis.
• Quality problem resolution and root‑cause analysis.