Supplier Quality Engineer

Altek Electronics, a trusted source of electronic manufacturing services since 1972, is a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. We work with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production and end of life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. We use open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on time, Altek is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD, and we are ITAR compliant.

Please visit our website for more detail and to meet our team. www.altekelectronics.com

Position Summary of the Supplier Quality Engineer Role at Altek Electronics:

The Supplier Quality Engineer directly supports Altek’s Mission and Vision through focus on achieving customer satisfaction and improvement of the Altek Quality Management System. 

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer are described below, other duties may be assigned:

• Work with new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements
• Work with Purchasing to review supplier performance and address underperformance
• Provides relevant reporting and recommendations to the Quality Manager
• Supports internal and external customers related to quality issues and problem solving
• Interfaces with or directs communication between appropriate Altek personnel, suppliers, and customers to ensure customer expectations related to quality and auditing, are being appropriately addressed.
• Performs PPAP/FAI related tasks and reporting
• Provides hands on support relative to quality issues, error proofing opportunities, supplier complaint resolution
• Track key quality related trends and initiate RCCA as warranted
• Conduct PPAP, FMEA, FAIR, Control plans as needed
• Conduct Internal and Supplier Audits as needed to ensure compliance to AS9100/ISO 9001, ISO13485, and NADCAP standards.

Knowledge and Skills Required to be the Supplier Quality Engineer at Altek

• Experienced with AS9100, ISO 13485, and NADCAP AC7120 and AC7121 standards.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and/or printed circuit board industry desired
• Experienced in the use of basic inspection equipment.
• High level ability to create and maintain quality metric charts.
• Strong Math skills to support Quality initiatives.
• Strong leadership, and organizational skills
• Knowledge and hands on experience in Quality principles, practices, tools and technique
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Desire to grow into a leadership role, over time

Computer Skills 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Visio, Minitab 
• Ability to manipulate, interpret, and present data 

Education and/or Experience 

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or 5 years as a Quality Technician.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• ASQ certification preferred
• IPC 610/620 certified or become certified with an agreed upon time frame.

Working Conditions 

• Work involves lifting materials and product up to 30 pounds.
• Occasional travel to visit customers or suppliers may be required.

Altek’s Vision: To be a thriving enterprise with a highly skilled and adaptable workforce committed to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers. 

Altek’s Mission: To provide manufacturing services and innovative solutions that enable our customers to deliver life-changing products to the world, while fostering employee growth and supporting the communities in which we live.

Altek’s Quality Policy:  

• To ensure the highest levels of Customer Satisfaction, doing it right the first time is the goal of every employee. 
• Opportunities for improvement are openly communicated and relentlessly pursued. 

Altek has a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Plans with company HSA contributions
• Dental
• Vision – employee coverage paid by employer
• Employer paid Life up to $50,000
• Options for additional life
• Critical Illness & Personal Accident plans
• 401k plan with up to 4% company match
• Accrued Paid Time Off

Altek Electronics is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presences of a non-job-related medical condition, disability, or handicap, however, current openings may involve ITAR restricted hiring practices, and all applicants must be aware of this requirement and are encouraged to consult the latest ITAR regulations regarding restrictions that my apply.