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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