Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing ( www.brooks.com ). Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology. Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Job Description Build world-class supplier quality partnerships that protect Brooks Customers and strengthen the semiconductor automation ecosystem. ABOUT BROOKS: Brooks is a global leader in automation solutions for the semiconductor chip manufacturing ecosystem. Our platforms, technologies, and supplier partnerships help Customers solve high-value manufacturing challenges with precision, reliability, and execution excellence. At Brooks, quality is central to Customer trust, operational performance, and long-term growth. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for strengthening supplier quality, manufacturing readiness, and Customer confidence across the Brooks supply base. This role works directly with suppliers to ensure Brooks receives high-quality materials, components, and products that support our global automation platforms. Successful SQEs at Brooks are technical problem solvers, supplier developers, and partnership builders who help suppliers become quality-driven, healthy, strategic, and aligned to Brooks Customer commitments. Why Join Us Make a direct impact on Brooks Customers by improving the quality and reliability of supplier-provided materials, components, and products. Work at the center of supplier development, quality improvement, manufacturing readiness, and strategic sourcing alignment. Help shape a supplier ecosystem built on quality, accountability, responsiveness, and long-term partnership. What Success Looks Like Suppliers are quality-driven, healthy, strategic, and aligned to Brooks Customer commitments. Supplier issues are contained quickly, resolved structurally, and prevented from recurring. Supplier Scorecards are used to frequently measure non-compliance, quality issues, responsiveness, recurrence, and supplier performance risks to enable early detection and timely resolution. Supplier processes are capable, controlled, documented, and ready to support Brooks production and Customer demand. Suppliers view Brooks as a trusted partner with clear expectations, high standards, and shared commitment to Customer success. Role Overview Own supplier quality performance, technical process capability, and continuous improvement for assigned suppliers. Drive supplier readiness to support Brooks automation platforms, Customer delivery expectations, and semiconductor manufacturing requirements. Assure Form, Fit, Function, and Reliability (FFFR) for all supplier-delivered parts supporting Brooks locations worldwide. Use supplier quality data, audits, and performance trends to identify risk, prioritize action, and strengthen supplier capability. Support urgent containment, recovery, and escalation actions when supplier-related issues affect production, delivery, or Customer commitments. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Supplier Qualification and Development Lead qualification activities for new and existing suppliers to ensure capability, compliance, and long-term fit with Brooks requirements. Perform supplier audits and assessments to evaluate manufacturing readiness, quality systems, process discipline, and risk controls. Drive supplier development plans that improve quality performance, reduce risk, strengthen responsiveness, and support Customer commitments. Process Control and Change Management Ensure supplier processes are controlled, documented, qualified, and capable of consistently …

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