Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Overview:
The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is part of the indie quality team, responsible for the qualification, monitoring and continuous improvement of indie suppliers and subcontractors.
Job Responsibilities:
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Support the supplier development team with qualification activities of new suppliers/subcontractors.
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Drive supplier/subcontractor compliance to indie quality and product requirements. Create and negotiate quality agreements.
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Maintain and execute the supplier/subcontractor audit plan/schedule.
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Drive supplier/subcontractor PPAP submission and approval.
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Process and track supplier/subcontractor change notifications
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Support Product Engineering with the evaluation of maverick lot information and other quality related issues at subcontractors.
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Drive supplier/subcontractor quality data reporting and analysis.
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Track supplier/subcon non-conformance and indie complaints, drive corrective and preventive action through the 8D methodology.
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Drive and track supplier/subcon continuous improvement activities.
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Support the supplier development and management teams with supplier/subcon performance data.
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Perform continuous improvement activities of the indie supplier development process and procedures.
Main Requirements:
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5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry Process or Quality Engineering.
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Experience in performing quality and process audits.
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Experience with automotive semiconductor requirements (AEC), PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, IATF16949 and VDA 6.3is a plus.
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BS/MS in Electrical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
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The successful candidate must have a strong manufacturing and quality engineering skills, data analysis skills as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Experience interfacing and negotiating with suppliers is required.
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Fact-based, decision making skills with focus on root cause analysis and corrective action.
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Attention to details.
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Domestic and international travel will be required.
Work Location: Aliso Viejo, CA, USA