Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for supplier selection, qualification, development, and continuous improvement to ensure components meet customer quality requirements and regulatory standards.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Builds
Qualified supplier base and validated manufacturing processes for electronic components and assemblies
Domain
Manufacturing / Electronics / Quality Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (supplier qualification & process validation)
Required skills
Supplier selection and qualification, PPAP/FAI implementation, statistical process control, root cause analysis, Design of Experiments, quality auditing, corrective and preventive actions, risk assessment, process capability studies, measurement system analysis (Gage R&R), ECO/ECN/SCR management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of electronic assembly, PCB operations, oscilloscope and logic analyzer usage, mechanical and electrical tool operation, computerized test equipment programming
Technologies
PPAP, FAI, FMEA, MSA, Gage R&R, ISO standards, electronic test equipment, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, measuring tools
Responsibilities
Select and qualify suppliers based on quality, capability, and cost; implement PPAP and FAI for new components; troubleshoot quality hot issues and drive corrective actions; conduct supplier quality audits and performance reviews; guide suppliers in continuous improvement using quality tools; manage engineering change orders (ECO/ECN/SCR) and process validations; analyze data using statistical techniques to improve processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC