Manufacturing Quality Engineering – Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Overview

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers to PCs, gaming, and embedded systems. Our culture of innovation, collaboration, and bold ideas drives us to solve the world’s most important challenges. In this role, you will join a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for managing the quality performance of key manufacturing partners and suppliers in the production of our leading-edge Game Console, Graphics, Server, and CPU products. You will work closely with AMD Manufacturing and Procurement Teams to ensure that our suppliers proactively meet AMD’s rigorous quality expectations.

Location: Austin, TX

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the direct quality interface with contract manufacturing (CM) service providers.
• Ensure CM suppliers develop and execute manufacturing control plans compliant with product specifications.
• Implement quality metrics to drive end-to-end continuous improvement and reduce quality defects.
• Identify systematic improvement opportunities and collaborate with suppliers on long-term improvement projects.
• Drive SPC compliance and improvement, reducing out-of-control conditions.
• Conduct audits and line walks at supplier factories as required.
• Assess supplier quality performance through quarterly scorecards and provide clear improvement directives.
• Train suppliers on AMD’s quality methodologies including 8D/why-why analysis, non-conformance responses, and change management systems.
• Manage escalation of customer and internal quality excursions and drive root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Record, monitor, and report supplier activities and excursion events to management on a weekly basis.
• Provide oversight and governance of returns center processes and manage returns across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure clear and timely communications with all stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical abilities with a knack for resolving challenges through innovative solutions.
• Capacity to think critically under pressure, demonstrating a proactive and driven attitude.
• Efficient in managing time and resources within a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Contract Manufacturing engineering and quality processes is strongly preferred.
• Background in setting up and managing Supplier Quality and Supplier Management processes.
• Quality Auditor certification (e.g., ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA6.3) is preferred.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as JMP and Power BI.
• Programming skills in Python and SQL are a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.

Benefits & Perks

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