Supplier Engineer – Gas Panel Assembly

Work Location: Upper Changi, Singapore
Travel Requirement: Up to 30%

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Engineer to develop and manage assigned suppliers supporting semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing.

The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, internal engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams, and occasionally end-user customers to resolve product and process issues. The role focuses primarily on semiconductor gas panel assemblies, gas and liquid delivery systems, and related OEM components.

This position reports directly to the OEM Supplier Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical and quality audits for suppliers manufacturing semiconductor gas panel assemblies and related sub-assemblies.

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, process controls, performance and compliance with engineering specifications.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at supplier sites, focusing on:

  • Gas panel assembly processes
  • Product cleanliness and contamination control
  • Build quality and workmanship
  • Functional performance and reliability

• Lead quality issue resolution and incident management involving gas panel assemblies, components and related systems.

• Manage containment activities, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness verification.

• Identify recurring quality trends and implement broad, systemic process improvements across suppliers.

• Use enterprise Quality Management Systems to document, track and manage supplier quality issues.

• Act as the primary quality interface between suppliers and internal engineering, manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders.

• Support the remediation of product or process failures affecting internal manufacturing sites or end-user customers.

• Communicate technical requirements, quality expectations and improvement actions clearly to suppliers.

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively and within agreed timelines.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum five years of experience supporting the manufacturing of semiconductor capital equipment.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of semiconductor gas panel assemblies, chemical delivery systems or gas delivery systems.

• Good understanding of OEM components such as:

  • Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs)
  • Valves
  • Regulators
  • O-rings
  • C-seals

• Knowledge of gas line and weldment manufacturing processes is preferred.

• Experience with supplier quality management, manufacturing quality or supplier engineering.

• Experience conducting internal or external supplier audits.

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality problem-solving methodologies.

• Experience using FMEA, risk management tools, root cause analysis, CAPA and basic statistical methods.

• Understanding of good manufacturing practices, lean principles and manufacturing process controls.

• Experience working in or supporting cleanroom manufacturing environments, including contamination-control requirements.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative and team-oriented working style.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate technical and quality expectations effectively to suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% as required.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering discipline.