Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Supply Quality Engineer will be based in Austin, TX
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Reporting to the Supplier Quality Engineering Manager
. The Supply Quality Engineer will be responsible for supplier development in a manufacturing floor service process; works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans.

• Supplier Selection---Select the suitable supplier with jointed-effort of sourcing on aspects of quality, capability, pricing, pricing, delivery, environment, society regulation, etc. against customer requirements.
• Supplier Qualification---Implement the new supplier qualification through the process of matching capability, supplier risk assessment, supplier self-assessment, onsite qualification audit, qualification database management.
• Failure analysis and non-conforming Material management
• VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity) ---Understand customer drawing, specification to feedback value-added engineering proposal to customer and supplier for optimization of supplier manufacturing process or products.
• Material (Component) Qualification---Implement PPAP (FAI). PPAP includes FAI, Material Certificates, Quality/Process Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Process Parameter Sheet, RoHS compliance, Reliability Test, COC, etc.
• Track the new qualified parts quality performance to ensure to meet the customer quality requirements in pilot run phase. Drive supplier corrective action from supplier in Pilot Runs (1-3 lots) and smoothly transfer the pilot run to mass production.
• Work as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to help on supplier quality hot issue and trouble shooting.
• Holds up Supplier CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) --- Helps supplier to use the quality tools to improve manufacturing process and product quality.
• Has knowledge of a company's manufacturing process, applications and process development to intently work with suppliers in improving quality components of goods and services.
• Performs quality audits on suppliers to assure products and services meet International Organization for Standards (ISO) and regulatory standards.
• Provides cross-functional help to select, approve and develop suppliers to meet customer and business needs.
• Ensures supplier selection, development, approval and rejection according to SJM vendor guidelines and requirements.
• Drives full assessment for effectiveness of supplier process control plans, measures and activities.
• Develops and implements procedures for new and/or improved supplier processes.
• Provides engineering help to Receiving Inspection including statistical research, measurement systems exploring, Gage R&R studies and inspection procedures.
• Participates in Material Review Board resolutions on supplier provided parts and services
• Performs supplier Quality System audits, corrective and preventive actions with suppliers, researches of non-conformances and supplier performance for key performance indicators.
• Guides teams in identification of risks/hazards relative to new product designs, processes, suppliers and applications.
• Rate and track supplier’s performance and drive supplier continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain supplier management processes and tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field.
• Manufacturing floor experience required
• ISO 9000 / AS 9100
• Experience in Metrology (Preferred)
• Sig Sigma or Lean Certification (Green or Black belt)
  Advanced Mathematical Proficiency:
  Skilled in applying complex mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations, frequency distribution, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Technical Interpretation & Problem Solving:
  Capable of interpreting technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and managing abstract and concrete variables to resolve quality-related…