Senior Manager, Global Supplier Quality

Forming Our Future together

Form Factor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon Form Factor's products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift:

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Global Supplier Quality leads the global supplier quality strategy and execution across all Form Factor manufacturing locations. This role has enterprise-wide impact and is responsible for establishing global standards, developing suppliers, governing incoming quality and customer quality performance, and leading a global Supplier Quality Engineering organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Define and own the global Supplier Quality strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned to corporate quality objectives and First Time Right (FTR) metrics.

* Establish and maintain the Supplier Quality Management System (SQMS), including FAI, supplier qualification, change control, and incoming inspection acceptance.

* Lead global supplier development and risk-based audit programs, with emphasis on strategic and high-risk suppliers.

* Drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), recurrence prevention, and structured problem solving using 8D, FMEA, and SPC.

* Own governance of Supplier Quality performance over value chain (incoming, in-line, and at customer) processes including evidence requirements, classification, escalation, and resolution.

* Deploy global dashboards and analytics for FTR, Supplier FPY, Defect rate, audit findings, and SCAR closure.

* Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Site Quality to embed quality into supplier selection and product launches.

* Build, lead, and develop a global Supplier Quality Engineering team; set objectives, coach performance, and develop successors.

Skills:

Coaching, Cross-Functional Leadership, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision Making, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, Global Leadership, Global Supply Chain Strategy, High Precision Manufacturing, ISO 9001, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Quality Analysis, Quality Management System (QMS) Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Succession Planning, Supplier Development Programs, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Chain Quality

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent work experience | Required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Form Factor is an equal opportunity employer. Form Factor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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