Manager, Supplier Quality
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Advanced Energy scores A on the Alion truth index.
ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?
Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly driven and experienced NPI Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Manager to lead supplier quality execution for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role is critical to ensuring supplier quality readiness, preventing supplier-related quality escapes, and enforcing disciplined execution of the Quality Critical Component List (QCCL) from Proto through EVT and DVT. The SQE Manager partners closely with NPI Quality Program Management (QPM) and cross-functional teams to enable predictable, high-quality product launches and support overall Quality Performance Index (QPI) objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Supplier Quality
- Lead supplier quality execution across NPI phases (Proto, EVT, DVT).
- Prevent critical supplier-related quality incidents during NPI through early risk identification and mitigation.
- Partner with NPI QPM to ensure supplier quality readiness aligns with program milestones and phase gates.
- Provide supplier quality approval supporting NPI phase exits and DVT readiness.
Quality Critical Component List (QCCL) Execution
- Establish, validate, and maintain the Quality Critical Component List (QCCL) for all assigned NPI programs.
- Ensure 100% of QCCL items are reviewed, mitigated, and cleared prior to first NPI build.
- Define supplier qualification and control strategies for all QCCL components.
- Ensure QCCL risks are mitigated, verified, and supplier-approved by DVT.
Supplier Readiness & FAI Execution
- Ensure NPI suppliers are deployed with a defined and approved NPI quality process.
- Assess supplier readiness for new designs, processes, materials, and technologies.
- Own First Article Inspection (FAI) planning and execution readiness for NPI builds.
- Ensure on-time FAI completion prior to NPI build execution.
Risk Management, Prevention & Continuous Improvement
- Lead supplier risk assessments including PFMEA, control plan reviews, and process capability evaluations.
- Drive proactive supplier prevention and control improvements to eliminate defects before occurrence.
- Deliver supplier prevention or control improvements.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related NPI issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
- Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent certification preferred.
- 8 to 10+ years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality, NPI Quality, or Manufacturing Quality. Experience supporting complex, high-reliability products in industries such as semiconductor equipment, industrial, medical devices, aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong expertise in supplier quality, NPI execution, and risk management.
- Working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, APQP, PPAP, and FAI processes.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.