Director, Supplier Engineering (korea Site Lead)

AMD AMD · Semiconductors · Seoul, South Korea +1 · Engineering

This role is for a Director of Supplier Engineering in Korea, focusing on managing and improving the technical engagement with AMD's Korea-based suppliers. The responsibilities include serving as the primary technical liaison, resolving issues affecting materials and product quality, driving continuous improvement, and managing escalations. The role requires extensive experience in semiconductor or related technical fields, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in Korean is desirable.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve as AMD's principal technical representative for all engineering interactions with Korea-based suppliers.
  2. Lead structured technical discussions with supplier engineering teams to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues affecting materials and product quality.
  3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure suppliers consistently meet AMD's performance, power efficiency, yield, and reliability specifications.
  4. Manage escalations related to supplier technical issues, coordinating timely resolution while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
  5. Represent AMD's technical interests in supplier reviews, audits, and joint development activities.

Skills

Required

  • Experience in semiconductor, materials, or related technical fields
  • Direct experience working with Korea-based suppliers or supplier customers
  • Identifying and resolving complex technical issues in supplier deliverables
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to present technical findings clearly to both engineering and executive audiences
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in Korean