Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQE) works closely with Engineering and Operations/Production and suppliers to devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Recommends and supports the implementation of manufacturing process improvements and provides inputs and support for vendor evaluations.  

Essential Functions

• Work with Engineering and Operations to ensure the final product meets product design requirements and support the development of new products as supplier Liaison.
• Develop, implement, and improve methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating production and Engineering components and Contract Manufacturing activities. 
• Manage and communicate technical product changes to Operations including ECO, waivers, deviations, substitutions to Suppliers.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma process and methodologies with Contract Manufacturing providers. 
• Manage and drive closure of external customer complaints and corrective actions (CA) with Contract Manufacturing provider. 
• Document existing and new quality assurance processes, assist with internal training and annual re-certification for IPC/ J-Std requirements.
• Initiate and sustain MRB (Material Review Board) process in support of appropriate product disposition. 
• Assist with internal auditing and support ISO 9001.
• Manage and monitor supplier/ contract manufacturing program. Conduct supplier approvals, surveys, and audits. Provide source inspection activities, issue and verify supplier’s corrective actions and other supplier improvement activities.
• Compile quality reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, in-process rejections and warranty returns.
• Review non-conforming material reports for trending, and corrective action solutions including supplier evaluations. 
• Perform quality engineering reviews of customer and vendor issues. 
• May be assigned with other Quality Department tasks as necessary.

Qualifications: 

• Certified Quality Engineer preferred. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in supplier support processes or Supplier engineering role within electronic manufacturing environment.
• Supplier support experience within ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organization desired. 
• Six Sigma and/or Lean experience/certification preferred.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail are needed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common industry related journals and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Experience with the quality of design and manufacture of RF systems is preferred.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and organizational skills required, experience with MS Office products required, experience with a statistical software package is a plus.