Director, Global Supplier Quality

About this role

Forming Our Future together FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift: The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description: FormFactor is seeking a senior leader to lead and scale the company’s   Global Supplier Quality   capability across a diverse, international supply base supporting advanced semiconductor probe card manufacturing. This role is accountable for   establishing   consistent supplier quality governance, disciplined execution, and measurable performance across regions to prevent quality escapes, reduce variability, and support predictable manufacturing and customer outcomes.  

The Director, Global Supplier Quality owns supplier quality strategy, operating rhythm, and performance management—ensuring suppliers worldwide meet   FormFactor’s   quality, compliance, and  change control   expectations while enabling business growth and supply continuity.  

Key Responsibilities:

Global Supplier Quality Governance  

• Define and deploy   FormFactor’s   global supplier quality governance model , including standards, decision forums, escalation paths, and regional deployment.  

• Ensure consistent application of supplier quality processes and expectations across regions and sites.  

• Establish and review   global supplier quality metrics , including escapes, SCAR performance, repeat issues, and risk trends, providing visibility to senior leadership.  

Supplier Quality Controls & Data Reviews  

• Facilitate regular supplier quality controls and data reviews   with critical suppliers, leveraging SPC, control plans, audit results, and leading indicators.  

• Ensure supplier data is used effectively to detect risk early and drive preventive actions.  

Supplier Qualification & Change Control (CCB Leadership)  

• Lead supplier quality requirements for   supplier selection and qualification   globally, with particular focus on critical and  high-risk   suppliers.  

• Serve as   Change Control Board (CCB) lead   for  supplier initiated   changes (process, material, equipment, capacity), ensuring disciplined risk assessment, approval, and validation.  

• Ensure   consistent re qualification   and readiness following approved supplier changes.  

Supplier Issue Management, SCARs & 8D Rigor  

• Drive rigor, consistency, and accountability in   SCAR and 8D execution   across the global supply base.  

• Ensure root cause analyses   address   systemic issues and result in sustainable corrective actions.  

• Track SCAR cycle time, effectiveness, and recurrence to continuously raise supplier performance.  

Continuous Improvement & Supplier Performance  

• Lead global continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, variability, and recurring supplier issues.  

• Promote  prevention based   supplier quality practices over  inspection based   containment.  

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing on supplier development and  long-term   performance improvement plans.  

Cross Functional  & Customer Interface  

• Serve as the global Quality interface to   Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Customer Quality, and Strategic Sourcing   on supplier quality matters.  

• Support customer interactions related to supplier quality performance, metrics, audits, and corrective actions, as   required .  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Quality, or   a related   technical discipline.  

• 12+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Systems within   semiconductor , electronics, or advanced manufacturing environments.  

• 7+ years   of   people   leadership experience, including managing managers or senior engineers in global or multi site organizations.  

• Strong working knowledge of supplier audits, quality systems,   manufacturing process controls,   change control   aligned with statistical-based qualification practices , corrective action processes, and structured problem solving.  

• Proven experience managing global suppliers and complex, international supply chains.  

• Strong executive communication skills and ability to   influence across   regions and functions.  

• ASQ or equivalent quality certifications (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma).  

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments, including familiarity with   precision electromechanical components and their associated manufacturing processes, quality   controls   and failure modes.  

• Demonstrated success building or scaling   global supplier quality organizations and   operating   models   with quantifiable business impact .  

Leadership Competencies:

• Global, enterprise mindset with strong governance orientation.  

• Ability to balance consistency with regional execution realities.  

• Clear  decision-making , accountability, and  follow-through   in complex,  cross functional   environments.  

• Strong talent   builder   capable of developing global leaders and teams.  

• Strong communication   ability across all levels and cultures.  

Outcome Focus:   This role exists to ensure globally consistent supplier quality performance, r

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