Supplier Engineering Director

Join Our Team

At Cohu Malaysia, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry. Our mission is to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every team member feels a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking workforce dedicated to shaping the future of technology.

Unleash your Potential

We are seeking a Supplier Engineering Director to lead Cohu's Supplier Development organization. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional resources, develop systems to evaluate and improve supplier capabilities, and drive enhancements across our supplier base, primarily in Asia. You will also lead critical capability-building and improvement projects to ensure high-quality, on-time supplier performance.

Impact You Will Make

• Own supplier evaluation criteria and scoring. Criteria should establish suppliers ability to meet Quality, delivery and cost needs.
• Drive new supplier selection with a disciplined and robust qualification process.
• Develop and grow a high-level engineering team that can partner with our supply chain to improve capability and quality of the suppliers.
• Align capabilities of suppliers to needs of Cohu products.
• High level problem solving for gaps in capability or quality with Cohu suppliers and the ability to drive improvement projects utilizing Lean/TPS methodologies, Six Sigma scorecards and assessments.
• Direct the activities of the Supplier Development Engineers in Asia and partner with members of the rest of the worldwide Quality team engage the supplier base and drive improvements.
• Utilize deep experience with Six Sigma, Lean/ Toyota Production System and engineering experience to evaluate organizational capability and areas of improvement.
• Track the supplier's performance indicators, based on their scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base's ability to consistently meet or exceed Cohu's needs.
• Support the manufacturing of complex parts and sub-assemblies by providing technical expertise and support for suppliers.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes to ensure they will yield parts compliant to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Create and participate in PFMEA activities, Work Instruction Improvements, and Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
• Drive improvements utilizing Six Sigma methodologies, Lean/TPS methods, supplier scorecards and supplier assessments.
• Execute Supplier Development Engineering Playbook and Create a strategic improvement plan at each key supplier.
• Drive cross functional engagement to remove roadblocks necessary to improve supplier performance.
• Eliminate any risks that will prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets and escalate as needed.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Experience with leading improvements with suppliers.
• Typically, 8-10 years of relevant experience. Experience in industrial equipment, automotive, semiconductor or medical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in leading teams at multiple sites, preferably in a global corporation.
• At least 5 years of managerial experience.
• Experience with Six Sigma. Black belt is preferred.
• Experience with Lean or the Toyota Production system. Certification preferred.
• Experience with machining, plating and/or assembly processes preferred.
• Knowledge of using Six sigma / quality Tools and APQP (PFMEA, Control plan, SPC MSA etc.)
• Experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business management or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret business performance and financial data, define actions, and implement solutions.
• Able to read technical drawings and documentation (GD&T) is preferred.
• Experience on performing production readiness & rate readiness reviews / assessments.
• Effective collaboration skills to motivate and influence others at various levels without a direct reporting relationship.
• Experience on working with global suppliers / customers.

Why Join Us

• At Cohu Malaysia, we offer a collaborative work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on our products and processes.

We value our people and offer them:

• Five-Day Work Week
• Flexible Working Arrangement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Profit Sharing
• Continuous Learning
• Overseas Opportunities

Apply Today!

• If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology, apply now to join Cohu Malaysia as a Supplier Engineering Director!