Supplier Quality Manager

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (RF) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at

The Supplier Quality Manager (SQM) is responsible for leading the supplier quality engineers and ensuring that all external suppliers meet the company’s quality, regulatory and delivery requirements for microelectronic & microwave products, components and services. This role leads supplier qualification/requalification, performance monitoring, corrective action management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base. The SQM partners with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality materials, components and key services critical to microwave and microelectronics manufacturing.

• Lead supplier selection, qualification/requalification, and onboarding processes for microelectronic components, materials, and services.
• Implement and execute strategies to drive supplier improvement.
• Perform supplier audits (process, quality system, and technical capability)
• Ensure suppliers comply with industry standards such as ISO
  9001, AS9100 etc.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by qualifying new suppliers, validating supplier processes through structured APQP and First Article in accordance with AS9102
• Establish and track supplier quality KPIs
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive improvement plans.
• Implement Supplier Scorecards and continuous improvement programs.
• Lead supplier corrective actions using structured methodologies such as 8D
• Coordinate containment, root cause investigation, and long-term corrective actions for supplier-related defects.
• Ensure effective SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Requests) closure.
• Support incoming quality control and failure analysis for supplier issues
• Ensure suppliers comply with relevant
• Provide supplier quality input during design reviews and risk assessments.
• Lead and develop supplier quality engineering team
• 3+ years working directly with supplier quality or supplier development and managing people

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of applicable IPC standards & requirements
• Experience with supplier audits and qualification
• Deep understanding of:
  • MSA
  • SPC
  • FMEA
  • 8D problem solving
  • APQP / PPAP
  • AS9100/ISO
    9001/AS9102
  • Lean principles & waste elimination
• Experience analyzing yield, reliability, and defect trends
• Ability to work with global suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, microelectronics, electronics or microwave component manufacturing;
  Experience with leading a team.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• ISO
  9001/AS9100/IATF TS16949 lead auditor
• Experience with:
  • wafer fabrication supply chains
  • packaging and assembly
  • electronic components and PCBAs.

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated…