Supplier Quality Engineer

Objective

The objective of this mission is to secure the production and delivery of conforming Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) from a strategic supplier through on-site manufacturing and quality surveillance. The mission shall ensure that production is executed according to plan, manufacturing and quality processes remain under control, risks are proactively identified and mitigated, and products are delivered on time, in the required quantities, and in full compliance with technical and quality requirements.

Scope of the Mission

• Production Surveillance
• Maintain production planning and execution against agreed priorities and delivery commitments.
• Identify manufacturing constraints, material shortages, and production risks.
• Follow up on production recovery plans and ensure timely implementation of agreed actions.
• Escalate issues that could impact production or delivery performance.
• Quality Surveillance
• Monitor incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and applicable quality requirements.
• Ensure effective control of non-conforming products, rework, and corrective actions.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of containment and permanent corrective actions.
• Supplier Performance Management
• Conduct regular operational reviews with supplier management.
• Monitor production, delivery, and quality performance.
• Identify operational risks and drive mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in PCB/PCBA manufacturing, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
• Experience in supplier development, manufacturing surveillance, or industrial performance improvement.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously at the supplier's facility and interact effectively with both supplier and customer management.

Salary Range

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Salary range: $115,000-$130,000/K.

Compliance Notice

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.