Equipment & Spares Supplier Quality Manager

Req. ID: JR84730 Equipment & Spares Supplier Quality Manager Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. We’re looking for an experienced manager to join our team and help ensure the quality and reliability of externally sourced equipment and materials used in semiconductor manufacturing. In this role, you will partner closely with suppliers and internal manufacturing sites to assess performance, resolve quality issues, and support management activities. You’ll use data‑driven insights, structured problem‑solving methods, and established quality systems to drive continuous improvement across the supply base. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate multi-functionally, influence supplier outcomes, and make a measurable impact on product quality and manufacturing performance. Responsibilities * Review and analyze supplier quality benchmarks (yield, defect rates, OTD, PPM), identify trends, and drive continuous improvement with external equipment and material vendors. * Lead and run supplier corrective action processes, including 8D investigations, root cause analysis, and verification of effective containment and long‑term corrective actions. * Own supplier process updates, coordinating approval steps, risk assessments, and implementation verification across Micron sites. * Apply and implement IQC, SPC, and FMEA methodologies to ensure incoming materials and supplier processes meet quality and regulatory requirements. * Support quarterly supplier audits and onsite engagements, ensuring alignment to Micron quality standards and applicable government regulations. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Quality, or a related technical field. * 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, supporting manufacturing, supplier quality, or process quality functions. * 2+ years of experience as a manager including performance evaluations and issue resolution. * Experience with 8D corrective actions, IQC, SPC, and FMEA, in a high‑volume manufacturing environment. * Ability to travel approximately once per quarter to support supplier audits and cross‑site teamwork. * Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business * Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work. Preferred Qualifications * Experience overseeing supplier modifications, including PCNs, risk assessments, and implementation verification. * Familiarity with semiconductor equipment qualification and supplier audit processes. * Strong cross‑functional communication skills with experience coordinating across multiple manufacturing sites. Job Profile(s): Quality Engineering Manager 1 - Quality Engineering Manager 2 Relocation level: (TBD) Before Getting Started Please review Micron’s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: * Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence. * If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process. ​​​​ As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.