Supplier Development and Quality Engineer
Core
Support strategic sourcing initiatives and New Product Development by evaluating, qualifying, and approving suppliers for electronic assemblies and manufacturing processes.
Role type
Supplier Development and Quality Engineer
Builds
Direct materials, assemblies, and electronic equipment for global clients
Domain
Electronics manufacturing, strategic sourcing, and supply chain quality
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier qualification and audit, technical cost analysis, manufacturing process knowledge (PCBA, sheet metal, injection molding), cross-functional collaboration, risk-based supplier assessment, project management
Preferred skills
ISO 9001 Auditor certification, IPC-A-610 certification, advanced manufacturing process expertise (extrusion, solid-state bonding)
Technologies
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, ERP systems, CMD tools, Visio
Responsibilities
Evaluate and qualify supplier capabilities and support approval of new direct materials and assemblies, balance day-to-day execution with strategic initiatives to deliver cost-reduction and value-creation projects, collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Engineering, SPCI, Manufacturing, Quality, and Project teams, provide technical and commercial support to Commodity Buyers, develop and apply technical cost analysis tools and methodologies, monitor supplier performance and conduct risk-based assessments, identify and recommend material, design, and process changes, participate in sourcing programs to identify and qualify suppliers, lead or contribute to cross-functional teams supporting product transfers and re-sourcing, audit and support supplier improvements in quality systems and manufacturing processes
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC