Supplier Quality Engineer - Sunnyvale, United States - Protingent
Description
This is a W2 role (USC/GC/H4 EAD/L2 EAD/GC EAD)
• Contract: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $ / hr
• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite)
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Job Responsibilities:
• Select and evaluate suppliers by leading efforts to find new suppliers in an existing or new commodity.
• Work with suppliers and ISI engineering for the new product introduction to
o Complete part production qualification process (PPQP), which includes but not limited to delivering on the following deliverables: spFMEA, Special Process Validations, Process capability, capacity analysis ,and FAIR .
o Develop supplier ramp readiness based on forecast, supplier capacity, quality performance, and process capability.
o Perform DFM by engaging suppliers early in development cycle to feedback manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production
• Lead and resolve the supply continuity/ quality issues at suppliers through in-depth root cause and corrective actions utilizing SCARs, SCRs (Supplier Change requests) and VR processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate improvement activities.
• Drive suppliers to continually improve their business and manufacturing process performance to meet the requirements for supplier excellence including ship to stock programs using a collection of best practices in project management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC and negotiation by leading these efforts with managerial guidance at several suppliers simultaneously.
• Driving change to ISI specifications as necessary by understanding and changing specifications and drawings including driving the ECO process to implementation.
• Prepare and deliver supplier communications as required by independently working with suppliers on scorecard creation of QBRs, Supplier Summits, etc.
• Identify and investigate opportunities for cost reduction and/or quality improvement by judging opportunities and creating strategies to seize those opportunities, completes research and provides data-driven plans to management.
Job Qualifications:
• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent, Master's degree preferred
*3-5 years of experience is preferred
• Related experience in Supplier Quality and/or Supplier Development or related field preferred
• Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost and capacity (specialization can be in metal fabrication, plastics, or contract manufacturing)
• Practical knowledge of pFMEAs, Cpk, and process validations
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings and communicate technical information
• Excellent problem solving and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to executive level management
• Practical knowledge of part production qualification process is a plus
• Significant computer experience using Windows, Word, Excel, Access and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP
• CAD experience with 3D modeling tools is a plus
• Proven ability to motivate cross functional teams to complete a common goal
• Experience in a medical device company is a plus
• Ability to travel to suppliers on an as needed basis – domestic and international.