Supply Chain Quality Engineers are responsible for the technical elements of supply chain management throughout all product life cycle phases. This position is focusing on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) Ensure availability of high-quality parts and assemblies, supported by robust supplier and supply chain capabilities Major tasks are: Ensure PCB Quality by establishing and enforcing IPC specifications and Advantest PCB guidelines across design, fabrication, and assembly Manage NPI qualification and supplier readiness; Material validation and release before mass production Drive failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective actions; monitor quality KPIs via the SPM (supplier performance) process and support AOS (assurance of supply) initiatives Handle supplier claim management and risk mitigation to maintain delivery performance and product reliability Lead supplier audits, dual sourcing, and DFM communication to ensure manufacturability Approve manufacturing release for new products and maintain WCH