Req ID 89040 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.
Job DescriptionWhat can you look forward to as Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer:- Evaluate and develop suppliers involved in semiconductor manufacturing processes, including: Wafer fabrication (front-end processes: lithography, etch, deposition). Assembly & packaging (back-end processes: wire bonding, die attach, encapsulation). Cleanroom manufacturing environments (ISO Class standards)
- Assess supplier capability in: Process control in high-precision environments (SPC, yield management, defect density reduction). Contamination control and ESD protection requirements. Advanced materials and microelectronics manufacturing
- Qualification of suppliers for Semiconductor-grade components, sub-systems and high-reliability applications.
- Conduct supplier assessments including initial screening audits and VDA 6.3 process audits.
- Lead supplier development activities to achieve required performance levels in alignment with ZF Global Quality Directive (DQ83).
- Drive supplier capability improvement in yield, process capability (Cp/Cpk), and defect reduction.
- Manage suppliers under escalation (including Top Management Focus) and implement structured recovery plans.
- Lead and manage APQP (Gate 1-5) activities for new and existing suppliers.
Your Profile as Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer: - Degree in Electronics / Mechanical / Material Engineering or its equivalent.
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or process engineering
- Experience in Semiconductor, electronics, automotive or high-reliability manufacturing processes (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, Problem-solving tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why, etc.), Process audits (VDA 6.3, IATF 16949)
- Semiconductor-specific knowledge (preferred): Wafer fab or IC packaging processes, Cleanroom operations and contamination control, Yield improvement and defect analysis, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Experience working with global suppliers
Why you should choose ZF in Northville?- Benefits over legal minimums.
- A supportive collaborative team environment.
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities.
- Innovative products and technologies.
Be part of our ZF team as Commodity Supplier Quality Engineer and apply now!
Contact
Laura Gabriela De Lira Melendez
