Senior Supply Chain Engineer

Position: Senior Supply Chain Engineer I
** Job Description*
* Conducts detailed technical assessments of supplier components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level. Collaborates with design and procurement teams to integrate supplier components into product development processes. Supports the New Product Introduction process by ensuring that components and supplier processes are fully validated and production-ready before launch. Assists in managing non-conforming components through processes like quarantine, rework, and disposition.

Contributes to cross-functional projects aimed at improving product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain performance.

** Responsibilities*
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* Qualifications:

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* + 8-10+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, product engineering, test development, software development, sourcing engineering, or component engineering.

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.

** Select and Qualify Components:*
* + Conducts detailed technical assessments of supplier components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level, including material composition, electrical characteristics, mechanical properties, and long-term durability.

+ Assesses component reliability by analyzing supplier-provided failure rate data, conducting accelerated life testing, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.

+ Partners with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Security, and Test Engineering teams to establish qualification criteria, ensuring components meet functional and performance requirements.

+ Reviews supplier manufacturing processes, material traceability, and process controls to ensure consistency in component quality and performance.

** Supplier Engagement:*
* + Collaborates with suppliers to align on technical specifications, quality expectations, and delivery timelines for critical components.

+ Participates in audits of new and existing suppliers, evaluating production capabilities, process controls, and adherence to quality and security management systems.

+ Collaborates with design and procurement teams to integrate supplier components into product development processes.

+ Provides input on supplier development initiatives to enhance process efficiency, yield, and quality.

+ Defines and continuously improves the assembly and test process for suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.

** New Product Introduction:*
* + Supports the New Product Introduction (NPI) process by ensuring that components and supplier processes are fully validated and production-ready before launch.

+ Participates in design reviews, providing input on component selection, manufacturability, and supply chain considerations.

+ Supports coordination with suppliers to align production plans with project timelines and demand forecasts.

+ Assists with pilot production runs to verify that manufacturing processes meet established quality and performance standards.

+ Defines and develops the manufacturing testing strategy.

** Failure Analysis:*
* + Participates in quality excursions by conducting root cause analyses (RCA) and by recommending corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) within the supply chain.

+ Conducts failure analysis on supplier components using analytical techniques (e.g., X-ray, scanning electron microscopy [SEM], electrical testing) to determine failure modes.

+ Monitors quality metrics, including yield and defect rates, to identify trends and support continuous improvement efforts.

+ Assists in managing non-conforming components through processes like quarantine, rework, and dispositions.

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* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

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* + Collaborates with Design, Operations, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment of component strategies with product development goals.

+ Acts as a technical liaison between suppliers and internal teams to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution.

+ Contributes to cross-functional projects aimed at improving product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain performance.

+ Provides technical support during design changes,…