Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Ensuring hardware products are manufactured to the highest quality standards by managing supplier quality, process engineering, and new product introduction across a global network.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
Smart systems and infrastructure for food waste prevention (homes, businesses, municipalities)
Domain
Waste prevention technology / Hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, control plan development, first-article inspection, capability studies (Cpk/Ppk), dimensional/functional/material validation testing, process auditing, gauge and inspection fixture design, DFM/DFMEA risk analysis, statistical analysis (SPC), supplier performance metrics
Preferred skills
Minitab or equivalent analysis software, electrical/electromechanical commodities expertise (cable/wire harness, PCBAs, fans, motors, solenoids), IPC standards knowledge, NPI build phases (proto/EVT/DVT/PVT)
Technologies
Minitab
Responsibilities
Lead APQP activities for new parts and engineering changes; coordinate validation testing at supplier sites; conduct in-depth process audits at supplier facilities; design and deploy inspection fixtures; lead DFM/DFMEA reviews; analyze supplier process capabilities; qualify products and suppliers for mass production; establish key metrics to evaluate supplier performance.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC