Supplier Quality Associate Engineer; Entry Level

About the Role

This position supports the Global Supplier Quality ECI Team in the oversight and control of components, materials, and services provided by external suppliers. The Supplier Quality Technician I will work closely with Supplier Quality Engineers, Incoming Inspection, and other Quality and Operations teams to ensure that supplied materials meet client's requirements and applicable regulatory standards.

This position supports the Global Supplier Quality ECI Team in the oversight and control of components, materials, and services provided by external suppliers. The Supplier Quality Technician I will work closely with Supplier Quality Engineers, Incoming Inspection, and other Quality and Operations teams to ensure that supplied materials meet client's requirements and applicable regulatory standards.

• Ensure nonconforming materials are clearly labeled, quarantined, and controlled to prevent unintended use.
• Provide accurate inspection data, photos, and records to Supplier Quality Engineers to support investigations, SCARs, SACAs, and NCEs.
• Enter and maintain accurate NCE information (defect description, lot information, quantities, photos, traceability data) in Agile and other systems.
• Support Quality System Investigations (QSI) related to supplier issues by supplying data, samples, and documentation.
• Help monitor NCE timeliness and status to support key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality events.
• Ensure proper documentation of material status and movements related to MRB containment and disposition.
• Locate SOPs, Work Instructions, and specifications relevant to supplier quality tasks.
• Follow and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) in all activities.
• Ensure all records (inspection forms, NCEs, MRB logs, Oracle transactions) are accurate, legible, complete, and timely.
• Correct controlled documents appropriately in alignment with procedural requirements.
• Maintain supplier-related quality records (as assigned) in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and demonstrating knowledge of relevant procedures and records, as requested.
• Assist Supplier Quality Engineers in activities related to supplier containment, returns, and sorting.
• Support activities related to qualification or implementation of new suppliers or new parts by performing assigned inspection and documentation tasks.
• Participate in team meetings and follow up on assigned action items.

• Basic understanding of quality control and quality assurance concepts in a manufacturing operations environment.
• Basic knowledge of problem-solving tools and concepts (e.g., root cause analysis, basic statistics) is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for data entry, reporting, and communication.
• Experience with Agile and Oracle is desirable (can be acquired through on-the-job training).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection and documentation.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact across functions and clarify requirements.
• Ability to analyze inspection data and identify trends or potential issues (with guidance).
• Organized and reliable, capable of handling multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Team-oriented, with a willingness to support engineers and peers and to share information.
• Proactive in raising questions or concerns when supplier materials or documentation do not meet expectations.
• Willingness and ability to learn and follow procedures, including training in the electronic training system before executing tasks.

ECI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at ECI without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. At the time of this posting, all candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At the time of this posting, ECI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.