Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
About the job
We are looking for you, who want to be at the forefront of driving supplier quality excellence in a global semiconductor environment, acting as the key quality partner for Foundry, Assembly, and Test suppliers. In this high‑impact role, you’ll lead audits, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives, take ownership of critical supplier quality issues end to end, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure world‑class quality standards. If you are a proactive, analytical, and results‑driven quality professional who thrives on ownership and making a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
Act as the key point of quality contact for supplier quality issues, supplier audit, quality continue improvement activities, quality related specifications including Foundry, Assembly, and Test sites.
Monitor supplier performance and execute periodic supplier KPI reporting, including planning, coordinating, and executing the supplier audits, and Maintain supplier quality databases, such as KPI, supplier issues, and audit activities.
Provide leadership to suppliers and internal teams in resolving complex internal or customer-impacted product/process quality issues by utilizing Quality Tools like 8D approach. Serve as a primary escalation point for supplier-related quality issues and drive action plans for resolution.
Lead the MRB (Material Review Board) for supplier quality issues and work with relevant internal/external stakeholders for material risk assessment and drive action closure.
Provide Quality inputs to relevant business processes, such as business reviews and supplier selection.
Develop and implement quality controls to ensure that products and services from suppliers meet relevant performance and quality standards according to company procedures, best industry practices, and customer expectations. Specific tasks include the creation and review of quality specifications and driving compliance via regular audits.
Plan, create, and execute quality improvement programs for suppliers to support business needs.
Support in various processes like customer audits, change management etc.
Key Qualifications
Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant fields like material science or physics.
Several years of engineering experience in the semiconductor industry
Experience in the factory manufacturing and quality system. Ex. MES, CAB, SPC, OCAP, MSA, MRB.
Knowledge of quality tools and methodology, such as, but not limited to, 8D, Control Plan, OCAP, and SPC, FMEA, etc.
Fluent in English (both oral and written), with the ability to write quality documents or specifications.
Can travel within Taiwan and Asia region as needed
Personal Skills
The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and are able to collaborate confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders, even in challenging situations. You approach quality issues with a structured problem‑solving mindset, supported by an analytical and detail‑oriented perspective that turns data into clear actions. You are results‑driven and accountable, taking ownership from issue identification through resolution, and you thrive in high‑pressure environments, maintaining focus and sound judgment during critical quality events.
Working for Nordic
Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.
We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.
Benefits
Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
Flexible working hours
Medical insurance
Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits
Practical details
Location: Zhubei, Taiwan
Work travel is to be expected
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
- Department
- Supply Chain
- Locations
- Zhubei
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level of seniority
- Senior
- Field of expertise
- Supply Chain
- Application deadline
- May 03, 2026
About Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology that powers the Internet of Things (IoT). Nordic was established in 1983 and has about 1400 employees across the globe. Our award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making us the global market leader. Our technology range was later supplemented by ANT+, Thread and Zigbee, and in 2018 we launched our low power, compact LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT solutions to extend the penetration of the IoT. The Nordic portfolio was further complemented by Wi-Fi technology in 2021.