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Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).\nAre 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.\nSupplier Quality Engineer (SQE)Job Description\nBuild world-class supplier quality partnerships that protect Brooks Customers and strengthen the semiconductor automation ecosystem.\nABOUT BROOKS:\nBrooks 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.\nThe 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.\nWhy Join Us\nMake a direct impact on Brooks Customers by improving the quality and reliability of supplier-provided materials, components, and products.\nWork at the center of supplier development, quality improvement, manufacturing readiness, and strategic sourcing alignment.\nHelp shape a supplier ecosystem built on quality, accountability, responsiveness, and long-term partnership.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nSuppliers are quality-driven, healthy, strategic, and aligned to Brooks Customer commitments.\nSupplier issues are contained quickly, resolved structurally, and prevented from recurring.\nSupplier Scorecards are used to frequently measure non-compliance, quality issues, responsiveness, recurrence, and supplier performance risks to enable early detection and timely resolution.\nSupplier processes are capable, controlled, documented, and ready to support Brooks production and Customer demand.\nSuppliers view Brooks as a trusted partner with clear expectations, high standards, and shared commitment to Customer success.\nRole Overview\nOwn supplier quality performance, technical process capability, and continuous improvement for assigned suppliers.\nDrive supplier readiness to support Brooks automation platforms, Customer delivery expectations, and semiconductor manufacturing requirements.\nAssure Form, Fit, Function, and Reliability (FFFR) for all supplier-delivered parts supporting Brooks locations worldwide.\nUse supplier quality data, audits, and performance trends to identify risk, prioritize action, and strengthen supplier capability.\nSupport urgent containment, recovery, and escalation actions when supplier-related issues affect production, delivery, or Customer commitments.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO:\nSupplier Qualification and Development\nLead qualification activities for new and existing suppliers to ensure capability, compliance, and long-term fit with Brooks requirements.\nPerform supplier audits and assessments to evaluate manufacturing readiness, quality systems, process discipline, and risk controls.\nDrive supplier development plans that improve quality performance, reduce risk, strengthen responsiveness, and support Customer commitments.\nProcess Control and Change Management\nEnsure supplier processes are controlled, documented, qualified, and capable of consistently meeting Brooks product, FFFR, and quality requirements.\nReview supplier process changes through established change control processes to ensure risks to FFFR, quality, and Customer commitments are understood before implementation.\nPartner with design, manufacturing, sourcing, and operations teams to support key product lifecycle milestones such as NPI and block changes to help define specifications, tolerances, inspection plans, and quality controls.\nQuality Issue Resolution and CAPA\nLead resolution of supplier quality issues, including identification and disposition of non-conforming material, FAIR rejections, escapes, incoming part defects, and Customer-impacting risks.\nFacilitate root cause investigations using RCCA, 8D, and other structured problem-solving methods to eliminate recurrence.\nManage Corrective and Preventive Actions and verify effectiveness through evidence, data, and sustained supplier performance.\nCoordinate containment, disposition, recovery, and follow-up actions with suppliers and internal teams to protect production and Customer commitments.\nPerformance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement\nTrack supplier quality metrics including defect rates, PPM, delivery quality, responsiveness, recurrence, non-compliance trends, and process stability.\nUse Supplier Scorecards to frequently measure non-compliance, quality issues, responsiveness, recurrence, and supplier performance risks requiring early detection and timely resolution.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives with supplier leadership, engineering, quality, and production teams.\nEngage and lead global cross-functional teams to ensure execution of site material stock purges.\nWHAT YOU'LL BRING:\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.\n5-15 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, process engineering, supply chain, or a similar technical role.\nExperience working directly with suppliers in production, high-complexity manufacturing, or technology-driven environments.\nDemonstrated ability to lead supplier improvement projects, audits, quality issue resolution, corrective action activities, and non-conforming material review or disposition processes.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, tolerances, quality requirements, and supplier technical documentation.\nStrong familiarity with manufacturing technology, quality management systems, process controls, qualification methods, and supplier relationship management.\nFlexibility to travel to supplier and Brooks sites.\nCompensation\nBase Salary Range: $94,280.13 USD to $127,555.47 USDFactors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.\nThis position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.\nBenefits\nAt Brooks, we offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance\n\n401(k) Plan\n\nExempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.\n\nHave a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.\nWork Location & Flexibility\nAt Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.\nBrooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.\nDiversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.\nFor applicants with disabilities requiring accommodations, don't hesitate to get in touch with  or call +1 (978) 262-2400 to discuss your needs.\nReview EEO Law & EEO Statement.\nBrooks Automation participates in E-Verify® to confirm eligibility for employment in the United States. For more details, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. 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