What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Engineer III position at Jabil?
Job Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer III will lead the Supplier Quality strategy, conduct PPAPs and audits, oversee receiving inspection, and disposition all potential supplier product quality issues. They will evaluate supplier performance and drive supplier improvement activities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
The Supplier Quality Engineer III will lead the Supplier Quality strategy, conduct PPAPs and audits, oversee receiving inspection, and disposition all potential supplier product quality issues. They will evaluate supplier performance and drive supplier improvement activities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Defines, develops and implements supply base strategies that drive improvements in supplier selection, development, maturity and performance.
- Provides regular updates to Quality Engineers, Quality Manager and plant staff on the execution of the strategy.
- Supports NPI activities by adherence to APQP, and leading PPAP activities across the supply base.
- Defines and develops the appropriate inspection plans and inspection methods. Directs receiving inspection auditors.
- Ensures that all production critical supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner, and corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitors supplier performance trends and lead large-scale improvement activities with the supply base. Reports on performance internally, and to customers where applicable.
- Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
- Complies and follows all procedures within the company security policy.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Reports to Quality Manager.
- Directly responsible for managing receiving inspection auditors.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Expert in the execution of all elements of PPAP, including MSA, process capability studies, PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.
- ISO 9001Auditor &/or IATF 16949 Auditor certifications are desired.
- ASQ certifications are desired.
- Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt ) certifications are desired.
- Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Good understanding of quality systems and commercial regulatory requirements.
- Strong electro / mechanical background desired (plastic injection molding, PCB, PCBA, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.