Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Scope

• Serve as the primary Purchasing supplier quality liaison between Operation and the Supplier
• Perform supplier’s quality problem resolutions and review CAPA.
• Lead in supplier audit and evaluate supplier performance and capability, drive continuous improvement opportunities at supplier
• Ensure purchased productive parts are approved and production ready
• Work with buyers to assess and select new and capable suppliers
• Serve as technical resource to Engineering and SQE
• Assess purchase productive part suppliers to determine whether the suppliers’ quality system is acceptable with final approval from experienced AQE or supervisor
• Approve sourcing decisions from a quality perspective
• Implement, facilitate and ensure completion of the APQP process with selected suppliers including final part approval of assigned regional commodities
• Ensure that the suppliers productive capacity meets divisional requirements
• Provide technical assistance to supplier quality engineers and engineering
• Meet core competency expectations
• Special assignment

• Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Engineering or Science
• 5 years of experience in Engineering field preferred
• IATF16949 / ISO9001Certified Internal Auditor preferred
• Ability to facilitate most conflict situations and / or appropriately seek immediate supervisors’ assistance
• Functions independently with minimal supervision and some technical guidance
• Advanced SPC techniques
• Apply innovation in problem solving. Attention to details and analytical thinking towards problem solving.
• Responsible for suppliers with medium complex parts and / or suppliers with average quality systems. Semi-con, PCB and PCBA process knowledge preferred
• Proficient in technical print/drawing reading.
• Good documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Able to interact professionally with all organization level
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to facilitate conflict situations with peers independently
• Good Presentation skills
• Able to travel frequent for work