Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that purchased materials, components, and outsourced processes meet company quality requirements. The SQE works closely with suppliers to prevent quality issues, drive continuous improvement, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

About Your Job:

Supplier Quality Management

• Monitor and evaluate quality performance using KPIs and scorecard
• Maintain supplier quality records and documentation
• Conduct supplier process audit and systemic audits 20%

Problem Solving and Corrective Actions

• Lead containment activities for supplier quality issues
• Initiate and manage supplier corrective actions request [ARAS]
• Review and approve supplier 8D’s reports
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and preventive actions 20%

Incoming Quality Control

• Analyze incoming inspection trends
• Support disposition of non-conforming materials
• Coordinate supplier containments and sorting activities
• Participating in Material Review Board decisions 20%

Customer and Internal Support

• Participating in customer audits related to supplier issues
• Support manufacturing and engineering teams with supplier-related quality concerns.
• Participate in cross-functional teams involving.
• Purchasing,engineering,operations and program management. 20%
  

Supplier Development

• Identify suppliers requiring improvement plans
• Conduct supplier development projects
• Drive reduction of PPM, defects, complaints and warranty issues 20%

About You:

• Minimum 5 to 7 years experience in Supplier Quality / Supplier Development
• Experience with TS 16949 and familiar with 5 core tools --FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA
• Knowledge to VDA 6.3 auditing is a must
• Ability to analyze
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and basic knowledge of SAP
• Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and shift priorities as necessary
• Good organizational skills
• Good follow up skills
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Result oriented
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to details
• Green belt is a must
• Black belt (desired)

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At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.