Supplier Quality Manager

TTM • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. The Supplier Quality Manager (SQM) is responsible for leading the supplier quality engineers and ensuring that all external suppliers meet the company’s quality, regulatory and delivery requirements for microelectronic & microwave products, components and services. This role leads supplier qualification/requalification, performance monitoring, corrective action management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base. The SQM partners with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality materials, components and key services critical to microwave and microelectronics manufacturing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, microelectronics, electronics or microwave component manufacturing
• Experience with leading a team.
• 3+ years working directly with supplier quality or supplier development and managing people
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of applicable IPC standards & requirements
• Experience with supplier audits and qualification
• Deep understanding of: MSA, SPC, FMEA, 8D problem solving, APQP / PPAP, AS9100/ISO9001/AS9102, Lean principles & waste elimination
• Experience analyzing yield, reliability, and defect trends
• Ability to work with global suppliers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• ISO9001/AS9100/IATF TS16949 lead auditor
• Experience with: wafer fabrication supply chains packaging and assembly electronic components and PCBAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, qualification/requalification, and onboarding processes for microelectronic components, materials, and services.
• Implement and execute strategies to drive supplier improvement.
• Perform supplier audits (process, quality system, and technical capability)
• Ensure suppliers comply with industry standards such as ISO9001, AS9100 etc.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by qualifying new suppliers, validating supplier processes through structured APQP and First Article in accordance with AS9102
• Establish and track supplier quality KPIs
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive improvement plans.
• Implement Supplier Scorecards and continuous improvement programs.
• Lead supplier corrective actions using structured methodologies such as 8D
• Coordinate containment, root cause investigation, and long-term corrective actions for supplier-related defects.
• Ensure effective SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Requests) closure.
• Support incoming quality control and failure analysis for supplier issues
• Ensure suppliers comply with relevant
• Provide supplier quality input during design reviews and risk assessments.
• Lead and develop supplier quality engineering team

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees