Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Description
Job Summary
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (sSQE) investigates component quality problems caused by external suppliers. This role includes testing, process verification, and engineering reviews, and works cross functionally with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Quality and Sourcing teams to resolve quality issues internally and externally. The sSQE will also lead peers in problem solving and participate in new supplier evaluation and onboarding.
Core Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Support & Issue Management
• Act as the voice of Samtec to the supplier regarding change management, defective material, and product qualifications
• Verifying the validity of defects reported through the Quality Problem (QP) system.
• Verify reported out of spec features
• Contain all suspect material
• Determine the accountable party for defects
• Disposition suspect material
• Lead peers in Quality Problem Resolution
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
• Use quality and engineering tools to properly identify root causes of defects
• Engage cross functional teams to determine solutions to Quality Problems
• Implement solutions to Quality Problems
• Verify implementation of short- and long-term corrective, preventive, and crossing actions by the accountable party
• Engage suppliers to generate detailed 8D reports including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions
Quality Systems & Compliance
• Ensure site compliance with the Samtec Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain ISO 9001 and other certifications
• Support audits for compliance to procedures and work instructions per the internal audit schedule
• Audit suppliers to ISO standards
Supplier & Process Development
• Work with Engineering, Sourcing, and Quality to evaluate new suppliers
• Study and recommend techniques to improve product and process control methods with suppliers
Project & Objective Ownership
• Own quality assurance objectives established by upper management
• Manage assigned projects and ensure timely completion
Recommended Experience
Manufacturing & Technical Experience
• Experience in manufacturing processes employed by Samtec or Samtec suppliers, including:
o Fiber Optics
o Cable Extrusion
o High Data Rate Cable Assemblies
o Precision RF
o Injection Molding, Progressive Stamping, Plating, insert molding a plus
Quality & Engineering Skills
• Experience in engineering or quality role with knowledge of:
o Automotive quality
o Quality tools (8D, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 5 Why, Is/Is Not)
o Statistical Process Control (SPC)
o FMEA, GR&R, Lean, DOE
o Root cause analysis
o Tolerance analysis
o Engineering design
o Data analysis
o Negotiation and leadership
o Customer service
Professional Attributes
• Detail oriented problem solver with strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fluid environment
• Willingness to travel to suppliers and other Samtec locations
• Ability to sit or stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, without sensory deprivation or limb paralysis
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials Science, or equivalent).
Training
On the job training as appropriate.
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