Component Engineer
Core
Facilitate redesign or component substitution to provide cost reduction, reliability, and quality improvement while managing commodities and sourcing with preferred suppliers.
Role type
Component Engineer (Production Engineering)
Builds
Electronic products for market-leading brands
Domain
Electronics Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Component qualification, alternate sourcing, lifecycle management, cost reduction, supplier qualification, compliance requirements (RoHS, REACH, WEEE), engineering documentation, specification analysis, manufacturing impact analysis
Preferred skills
Advanced English proficiency, Microsoft Office, component management tools, multi-project management
Technologies
Component management tools
Responsibilities
Identify opportunities for redesign or component substitution to provide cost reduction, reliability and quality improvement; Apply corporate sourcing procedures and processes to select, find sources for and qualify components; Provide technical backup for alternate sourcing recommendations; Collaborate with component suppliers, development engineers, and manufacturing; Participate in rapid development of industry environmental compliance requirements; Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing problems related to component performance and handling; Maintain component data management system; Develop written specifications and quality inspection criteria; Provide customers with materials procurement and engineering support to meet lead-free and environmental compliance requirements; Work with development community and manufacturing teams to ensure component compatibility with lead-free manufacturing processes.
