QA Engineer (Supplier / Incoming Quality)
Core
Own and govern the incoming material inspection process to verify materials conform to specifications and meet manufacturing requirements.
Role type
Senior IC supplier quality engineer (incoming quality)
Builds
Incoming quality performance and supplier compliance
Domain
Manufacturing / Quality Assurance
Required skills
Supplier quality management, Non-conforming material disposition, Supplier corrective action (SCAR) resolution, Supplier audit execution, Team supervision of QA inspectors, Test and inspection plan development, ISO 9001 compliance, GD&T interpretation, Root cause analysis (8D/CAPA), Statistical process control (DPPM, trend analysis)
Preferred skills
CMM and vision measurement systems operation, Minitab statistical software, SAP proficiency
Responsibilities
Manage the Non-Conforming Material process for incoming materials, Resolve supplier-related issues to ensure timely containment and continuity of supply, Work proactively with suppliers to identify improvement opportunities, Maintain the Supplier Assessment system including quality reports and scorecards, Supervise a team of QA inspectors to ensure effective inspection, Develop relevant test and inspection plans for incoming materials, Audit suppliers periodically to ensure compliance with applicable standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership