Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Semiconductor Supplier Quality Expert (SQE)

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Material Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in supplier quality or process engineering
  • Preferred experience in Semiconductor, electronics, automotive sectors
  • Knowledge of wafer fab or IC packaging, cleanroom operations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication skills and stakeholder management
  • Experience with global suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and audit semiconductor suppliers throughout the manufacturing process
  • Qualify suppliers for high-reliability Semiconductor-grade components
  • Drive improvements in supplier yield and defect reduction
  • Manage supplier escalations and implement recovery plans
  • Lead APQP activities for both new and existing suppliers
  • Support supplier selection through pre-sourcing reviews
  • Monitor supplier performance and foster continuous quality improvement
  • Resolve quality issues using structured methodologies like 8D and root cause analysis

Benefits

  • Dynamic international work environment
  • Opportunities to acquire practical skills via diverse projects
  • Career advancement potential in global roles
  • Flexible working hours with hybrid work options
  • Private medical care through Medicover
  • Life insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Req ID 89040 | Northville, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

Job Description

What can you look forward to as Semiconductor Supplier Quality Expert (SQE:
  • Evaluate, audit and develop suppliers involved in full semiconductor manufacturing processes;
  • Qualification of suppliers for Semiconductor-grade components, sub-systems and high-reliability applications;
  • 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;
  • Support pre-sourcing technical reviews and supplier selection decisions;
  • Monitor supplier performance and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives;
  • Resolve quality issues using structured methodologies (8D, root cause analysis, etc.).


Your Profile as Semiconductor Supplier Quality Expert (SQE):
  • Degree in Electronics / Mechanical / Material Engineering or its equivalent;
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or process engineering;
  • Experience in Semiconductor, electronics, automotive or high-reliability manufacturing processes (preferred);
  • Semiconductor-specific knowledge in wafer fab or IC packaging processes, cleanroom operations, 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?
  • Work in a dynamic and international environment;
  • Acquiring knowledge and practical skills through participation in various projects;
  • The ability to manage your career at ZF structures, the prospect of vertical or horizontal promotion in global functions;
  • Flexible working hours, hybrid mode of work;
  • Private medical care (Medicover);
  • Life insurance;


Be part of our ZF team as Semiconductor Supplier Quality Expert (SQE) and apply now!

Contact

Laura Gabriela De Lira Melendez

About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
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