Principal Engineer, Supplier development

<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <p><strong>Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. </strong>​</p> <p>For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential. </p></div><p></p> <p><strong>Job's mission</strong></p> <p>As a key member of our Global Supplier Development team, this role supports the organization's objective to strengthen supplier capability, elevate design and manufacturing performance, and ensure long-term supply resilience across our global network. The mission of the team is to proactively build supplier maturity, drive continuous improvement, and align supplier capability growth with mid- and long-term category strategies to support product quality, operational excellence, and New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness.</p> <p><strong>What you will be working on</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assess supplier quality and technology gaps, and execute plans to address them.</li> <li>Review and influence Design Engineering early in design phase to achieve target costs and DFx. Identify areas for cost down during design phase plus manufacturing methods and eliminate waste.</li> <li>Evaluate supplier processes and risks; collaborate to improve capabilities through lean supplier development methods (i.e. six sigma) and implement mitigation plans.</li> <li>Apply engineering and material science expertise with suppliers to boost capacity, product quality, yield and reduce costs.</li> <li>Partner with Category leaders to drive long-term category strategies to support aggressive production scaling.</li> <li>Align development efforts with long-term category strategies and develop partners within the suppliers.</li> <li>Conduct on-site supplier assessments (capabilities, MSA, PCS/SPCE, etc) and identify gaps during selection.</li> <li>Implement improvement plans with suppliers to ensure readiness and support NPI.</li> <li>Coordinate globally with Business/Key Product Unit Engineering teams to meet end-use specifications.</li> <li>Advance manufacturing capabilities, DFMEA / FMEA, and implement Process Control Systems, PFMEA, at key sites.</li> <li>Support statistical PCS / SPC (lean six sigma) data analysis for internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Perform root cause failure analysis and report findings to relevant teams.</li> <li>Lead supplier engagement, support surveillance audits, and qualification activities globally.</li> <li>Independently manage supplier improvement projects, including onboarding training and qualification.</li> <li>Oversee multiple projects to resolve issues and enhance product performance, reliability, and efficiency.</li> <li>Lead / mentor group of Supplier Development team on best practices and develop skillsets to support group growth and expansion</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we are looking for</strong></p> <ul> <li>MS, or PhD preferred, in Engineering, Science, or related technical field (Engineering, Physics, Material Sciences) relevant to semiconductor equipment, or proven expertise.</li> <li>At least 10 years of experience or significant expertise in engineering, designing, and manufacturing of complex mechanical systems.</li> <li>Experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry with technical background in semiconductor manufacturing technologies required.</li> <li>Strong English communication skills for complex technical topics.</li> <li>Effective collaboration across regions, cultures, and discipli ... (truncated, view full listing at source)