Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• Identify root cause of quality issues and execution of product quality improvements through preventive or corrective 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.
• Audit suppliers to ISO standards.
• 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 audits for compliance to procedures and work instructions according to the internal audit schedule.
• Manage assigned projects and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Supplier Quality: Provide support and act as the voice of Samtec for supplier manufacturing regarding change management, defective material and product qualifications.
• Incoming Inspection: Supervise and coordinate incoming inspection activities to ensure all materials meet quality standards and specifications and are available on time for production use.

Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. A Master's degree may be preferred. Experience in electronics manufacturing, quality control, and supplier management is highly desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ITAR regulations is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ITAR regulations.

Benefits

• Medical (HSA/PPO)
• Dental
• Vision
• Group life
• AD&D
• Short and long term disability
• EAP
• 401k

Pay

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 per year inclusive of applicable bonuses and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.