Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• Identify root cause of quality issues and execution of product quality improvements through short/long term corrective actions and implementation of preventative actions.
• Ensure site compliance to Samtec QMS to maintain ISO 9001 certification and other certifications.
• Ensure compliance to ITAR requirements.
• Engage with suppliers on quality issues and generate detailed 8D reports including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct onsite supplier audits (domestic and international travel may be necessary).
• Work with manufacturing quality, process engineering, product engineering, and/or operations to investigate root cause of quality issues and define corrective and preventive actions.
• Study and recommend techniques to improve product and process control methods with suppliers.
• Own any quality assurance objectives established by upper management and work with operations staff to ensure the objectives are met.
• Support internal auditors for compliance to procedures and work instructions.
• Manage assigned projects and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.

Required Experience

• Must be able to interpret 2D drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001.
• Working knowledge of 8D problem solving methodology.
• Detail oriented problem solver with good analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in relating to both internal and external customers.
• Able to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a fluid environment.
• Working knowledge of FMEA, SPC, CpK, GRR, Lean, and DOE.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

Preferred Experience

• 2-5 years of related job experience in Product, Design, Process or Quality Engineering.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as electro-plating, injection molding, tooling manufacturing.
• Problem solving skills and thinking outside of the box are traits that are highly desired.
• Ability to interpret relevant industry standards (IPC, ASME, etc) and apply them to quality problem resolution.

Preferred Education

• BS degree in Engineering/Science (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Material Science or equivalent).
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher.
• ASQ Quality Certification.