Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Coordinate and perform in house supplier Quality Assurance functions including, but not limited to quality inspections, audits, evaluations, reviews, and QA process improvements in accordance with AS9100D & ISO 9001 quality standards. Review and maintain QA processes, work instructions, quality records and source inspection instructions. Establish and maintain artifacts for established Supplier Quality Assurance processes. Review & inspect product on-site and at suppliers' facilities. Work with functional departments to coordinate quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections at supplier sites, first articles, and process verifications as outlined by AS9102 and applicable company and industry standards
• Provide internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective / preventive actions tied to Supplier Corrective Action Requests
• Support Supplier requests tied to program requirements, interface with customer needs and program management activities
• Participate (as required) in supplier's failure / diagnosis and Material Review Board (MRB) activities
• Provide technical liaison support related to quality engineering matters
• Ensure supplier contract flow-down requirements are implemented and verified and interfaces with supplier on a daily basis.
• Perform quality audits at vendor sites

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is desired
• No less than 5 years QA Source / Final Inspection Experience in Contract Manufacturing CCA Inspection, in accordance with IPC-610, IPC-620 & J-STD-001 - Class 3 & knowledge of AS9100C processes.
• Predominance in production and inspection processes in the following fields: Contract Assembly of Circuit Boards (PCB) and Electromechanical assemblies; Harnesses & Wiring; etc.
• Extensive experience in inspection or testing processes of electrical sub-assemblies, Mechanical parts and Build-To-Print (BTP) items.