Director, Supplier Quality

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The Director of Supplier Quality is responsible for leading and managing the supplier quality function within Advanced Energy, Inc. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to ensure the highest quality standards are met by suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with key suppliers. The Director of Supplier Quality will work closely with Global Commodity Management, Design and Factory teams to support the company's overall quality objectives and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- **Supplier Quality Management**: Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
- **Supplier Development**: Participate with the Global Commodity Management (GCM) team in developing the supply base in South East Asia for supply chain continuity.
- **Performance Monitoring**: Monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs - DPPM, SCAR, Purge, turnaround time etc.) and implement corrective actions as needed.
- **Supplier Audits**: Conduct regular supplier audits to assess compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Set targets and drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize processes.
- **Risk Management**: Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier quality, including potential supply chain disruptions.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and other departments to ensure alignment on quality objectives and supplier performance.
- **Training and Development**: Provide training and support to suppliers on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
- **Change Management**:Manage supplier changes and ensure appropriate communication within the organization and to customers in compliance with copy exact policies.
- **Claim Management**:In cooperation with the Global Commodity Management (GCM) team, manage claims with suppliers as appropriate.
- **Databases**: Develop and maintain supplier quality databased systems to ensure efficient and up to date supplier information is available.
- **Reporting**: Prepare and present regular reports on supplier quality performance to senior management.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:

- Standard office environment, noisy & busy manufacturing areas / labs, and clean-room environment.
- AE is a highly dynamic, technically challenging, and fast-paced manufacturing work place.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- At least 5 years experience in a leadership role managing a team of supplier quality engineers across multiple locations and commodities including PCBA, mechanical and electrical parts.
- In depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as ISO9001, ISO 13485 etc.
- Proficiency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is required. Ability to communicate effectively in both languages is essential.

**EXPERIENCES**:

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in semiconductor or power electronics industry.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in quality management systems and tools.

**EDUCATION**:
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related field from an accredited institution.

**WHY JOIN US**

**BENEFITS**:
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.

Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and etc.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

- Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Executive Employee Health Screening package.
- Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
- 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 consecutive days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
- AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.