SQ ENGINEER IV

About the role

In this role, you will take ownership of supplier quality performance, working closely with global suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure products are right first time and ready for production. You’ll lead quality planning, drive continuous improvement and use data-led insights to strengthen supplier capability and support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact between the organization and suppliers for all supplier quality related topics and issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance through coaching, training, performance management, recognition, and corrective actions, including supplier restriction or disqualification where required.
• Monitor quality data within operational systems to ensure accuracy and develop reporting to track supplier trends and performance.
• Review quality specifications and ensure supplier compliance; partner with engineering to clarify or update specifications when required.
• Clearly communicate and enforce organizational quality standards, requirements, and expectations with suppliers.
• Lead and validate supplier containment, corrective, and preventive actions, driving structured supplier quality improvement roadmaps.
• Chair on-site (Supplier or TE site) workshops with key Focus suppliers and coordinate and support supplier engagement events at TE sites.

Requirements

Motivated individual with the ability to learn quickly and work in a self-directed work environment with minimal supervision
Strong project management skills
A clear communicator who can speak and present confidently to a diverse audience, including senior management
Technically competent to interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality as well as all levels within the Supplier’s organization
Fluent in English; reading, writing, and speaking English language. French or Spanish are a plus
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Operations or other related disciplines
Proficient with MS-Office and SAP products
Experience with Supplier Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development or Supply Chain fields
Practical Problem Solving, 8D, 5 why, Fishbone experience
Certified AS9100 Auditor or similar QMS.
Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Production Part Approval Process
Willingness to travel and interact proactively with TE manufacturing sites and suppliers (+50%)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Operations or other related disciplines

Skills

Technical competence to interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality as well as all levels within the Supplier’s organization

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.