Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Supplier Quality Engineer located in Guadalajara.

Responsible for supplier development in a manufacturing or service process; works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans. 

 

What a typical day looks like:

• Supplier Selection---Select the suitable supplier with jointed-effort of sourcing on aspects of quality, capability, pricing, delivery, environment, society regulation, etc. against customer requirements. 
• Supplier Qualification---Implement the new supplier qualification thru the process of capability matching, supplier risk assessment, supplier self-assessment, onsite qualification audit, qualification database management. 
• VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity) ---Understand customer drawing, specification to feedback value-added engineering proposal to customer and supplier for optimization of supplier manufacturing process or products. 
• Material (Component) Qualification---Implement PPAP (FAI). PPAP include FAI, Material Certificates, Quality/Process Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Process Parameter Sheet, RoHS compliance, Reliability Test, COC, etc. 
• Pilot Run Tracking---Track the new qualified parts quality performance to ensure meet the customer quality requirements in pilot run phase. Drive supplier corrective action from supplier in Pilot Runs (1-3 lots) and smoothly transfer the pilot run to mass production. 
• Hot Issue Solution and Trouble Shooting--- Working as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to help on supplier quality hot issue and trouble shooting. 
• Holds up Maintenance Audit---helps on the annual maintenance audit for existing suppliers with SQE. 
• Holds up Supplier CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) --- Helps supplier to use the quality tools to improve manufacturing process and product quality. 
• ECO/ECN/SCR implementation---Handle with ECO/ECN/SCR from customer, follow up the status in case that PPAP/FAI is required prior to production. 
• Has knowledge of a company's manufacturing process, applications and process development in order to intently work with suppliers in improving quality components of goods and services.  
• Performs quality audits on suppliers to assure products and services meet International Organization for Standards (ISO) and regulatory standards.  
• Forms a good relationship with the purchasing engineer and the supplier system in order to maintain a strong system and supplier relationships for the organization in which they work.  
• Provides cross functional help to select, approve and develop suppliers to meet customer and business needs 
• Ensures supplier selection, development, approval and rejection according to SJM vendor guidelines and requirements 
• Drives full assessment for effectiveness of supplier process control plans, measures and activities 
• Uses statistical techniques and professional judgment to research data for process improvement 
• Develops and guides execution of process validations and tests; explores resulting data and document results (protocols/reports) 
• Guides supplier process capability studies 

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The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in the high-tech electronics manufacturing industry or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of electronic assembly, including component identification, color codes, and schematic interpretation.
• Experience with PCB assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in electronic testing and troubleshooting using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and cable/harness testing equipment.
• Experience performing inspection and validation of circuit boards, systems, components, cables, and harnesses using microscopes and precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical tools, including alignment tools, taps and dies, and measurement instruments.
• Advanced technical, operational, and process management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Competitive Salary.
• Life & Medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Food Coupons
• Saving Fund.
• Life Insurance.

 

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Job Category

Quality

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