Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for supplier development, qualification, and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Role type
Senior IC Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Supplier quality assurance plans, process controls, and qualified components for market-leading brands
Domain
Electronics manufacturing (PCB, cable/harness) and general industrial manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier selection and qualification, PPAP/FAI implementation, root cause analysis, statistical process control, Design of Experiments, quality audit execution, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), risk assessment, measurement system analysis (MSA), FMEA, ECO/ECN/SCR management
Preferred skills
Value-Added Engineering (VEA), supplier CIP facilitation, cross-functional supplier system management
Technologies
oscilloscope, logic analyzer, microscope, gage R&R tools, electronic assembly schematics, PCB testing equipment
Responsibilities
Select and qualify suppliers based on quality, capability, and compliance; execute PPAP and FAI for new components; troubleshoot hot issues and drive corrective actions; conduct supplier audits and performance tracking; implement process validations and capability studies; manage ECO/ECN/SCR changes; guide suppliers in continuous improvement using quality tools.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC