Supplier Engineer
Core
Ensure suppliers meet quality, service, delivery, and cost requirements for electronics manufacturing (PCBA, PCA, cable assemblies) while driving continuous improvement in business and manufacturing processes.
Role type
Supplier Engineer (Electronics Manufacturing)
Builds
PCBA manufacturing qualifications, supplier landscapes, and new product introduction (NPI) readiness plans.
Domain
Medical Device / Electronics Manufacturing
Required skills
PCBA DFM, SMT/PCBA manufacturing processes, Supplier Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis (CAPA), Project Management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485
Preferred skills
Medical Device experience, High-volume manufacturing experience, Statistical analysis software (Minitab), DFM tools (Valor, Allegro), SAP/ERP systems
Technologies
SMT equipment (SPI, pick and place, reflow, AOI, AXI, selective solder), Windows, Excel, Project, Access, SAP, Agile, Minitab, Valor, Allegro
Responsibilities
Drive PCBA manufacturing qualification at contract manufacturers; Provide DFM feedback and escalate manufacturability risks; Complete project deliverables (pFMEA, IQ/OQ/PQ, Gage R&R); Execute cost reductions and risk mitigation with suppliers; Manage supplier changes and validations; Lead supplier variances from root cause analysis to corrective action; Create supplier ramp readiness plans for NPI; Generate key metrics and supply base health reports.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
