Supplier Quality
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Quality Engineering
Supplier Quality
We are seeking an exceptional Supplier Quality to join our growing Supply Chain team. Are you passionate about turning ideas into reality, embracing ownership, and working at the forefront of connectivity? Join via Photon and be part of a culture that thrives on fearless innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth, where learning, unlearning, and relearning are part of the journey.
This dynamic role offers significant ownership and responsibility. We're looking for individuals who excel in environments where their contributions make an impact, are hungry to learn, and are energized by meaningful work that drives company growth while accelerating their career. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that externally supplied materials, components, and assemblies consistently meet quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with suppliers of fiber optic cables, connectors, electromechanical components, sheet metal, and injection molded parts to drive defect prevention, risk reduction, and continuous improvement in support of high-reliability data center and 5G infrastructure products.
Supplier Quality Management
- Own and execute the Supplier Quality Assurance program across global suppliers.
- Qualify, audit, and approve suppliers for fiber optics, RF, mechanical, and plastic components.
- Define and flow down quality requirements, specifications, and inspection criteria to suppliers.
- Maintain supplier quality documentation including control plans, PPAP/FAI records, and scorecards.
Incoming Quality & Risk Control
- Establish incoming inspection plans based on supplier risk, part criticality, and performance.
- Review and disposition nonconforming material (NCMR/MRB).
- Lead containment actions for supplier quality issues to prevent production or customer impact.
- Support component and supplier risk assessments (PFMEA, risk registers).
Supplier Audits & Assessments
- Conduct supplier audits (process, quality system, product) aligned to ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / customer requirements.
- Assess supplier manufacturing processes including: fiber optic cable extrusion, termination, polishing, and testing; sheet metal fabrication and finishing; injection molding, tooling, and process control.
- Track and verify closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
Corrective & Preventive Actions
- Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) using 8D, DMAIC, or equivalent methodologies.
- Perform root cause analysis with suppliers for recurring or critical defects.
- Drive preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Supplier Performance Management
- Develop and maintain supplier scorecards (quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost).
- Monitor key metrics such as PPM, on-time delivery, audit results, and escape rates.
- Support supplier development activities to improve capability and reduce risk.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and NPI teams.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by qualifying suppliers and components.
- Review and approve supplier process changes (PCN/ECR/ECO impact assessments).
- Support customer audits, quality reviews, and escalation management as needed.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering.
- Experience supporting fiber optics, telecom, data center, or electromechanical products strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of:
Fiber optic components and assemblies, Sheet metal and injection molding manufacturing processes, Mechanical drawings and specifications. - Experience with:
Supplier audits and qualifications, Root cause analysis and CAPA, Risk-based quality planning. - Working knowledge of ISO 9001, customer quality requirements, and industry standards (TIA, IEC, Telcordia a plus).
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Ability to influence suppliers and drive corrective actions.
- Clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global…
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