**Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer **
Department: Quality Assurance Engineering
**Job Overview: **Supplier Quality Engineer 2 (SQE) specializing in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of supplied PCBs, driving supplier quality improvement, and supporting supplier development activities. This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Suppliers, to uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement. Reports to Sr. Manager, QE and QA Located in Newark, CA
Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Supplier Quality Management:
- Evaluate and qualify new PCB suppliers and other material suppliers, including audits and performance assessments.
- Develop and implement supplier quality plans in alignment with organizational goals.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers and monitor adherence to quality standards.
2. Supplier Quality Control
- Review and approve supplier-provided documentation, FMEA, control plans, and process flow diagrams, etc.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to maintain compliance with quality management systems (example: ISO-9001, AS9100, IATF standard, etc.)
- Ensure supplied PCBs meet design specifications, IPC standards (e.g., IPC-6012), and other relevant industry regulations.
- Collaborate with suppler on root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) processes to resolve supplier non-conformances.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to manage supplier relationships and sourcing strategies.
- Act as a liaison between the company and suppliers to ensure alignment with quality expectations.
- Other assignments from the management
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in quality engineering with a focus on PCB fabrication and assembly.
Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes, materials, and testing methodologies.
Knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-6012, IPC-A-600, and IPC-7351.
Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
**Other requirements: **Travel may be required when conducting supplier audit.
Salary Range:$98,700.00 To $127,800.00 Annually
You should be proficient in:
- IPC-A-610
- Supplier Management
- PCB Assembly (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)
- PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)
- IPC Joint Industry Standard (IPC-J-STD)
- AS9100
- Quality Control Experience
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