supplier\/vendor qa engineer 1 - Sunnyvale, United States - V R Della Infotech Inc

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Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:
***THIS IS NOT FOR QUALITY/ AUDITOR ENGINEERS. Please do not submit these resumes***

Max Bill Rate: BR
Onsite 5 days.
25% travel
2 rounds of interviews

Primary Function of Position:

Responsible for ensuring suppliers meet ISI requirements for cost, quality, delivery and service. Drive suppliers to continuously improve business and manufacturing processes. Evaluate and select suppliers. Guide Engineering in choosing suppliers for new products and provide DFM input to new designs. Monitor supplier performance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This position has responsibility and authority to:
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 Intuitive s 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.

Skill/Job Requirements:

In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must possess:
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

IMPORTANT: Suppliers should not submit workers whose physical residence is within the following states due to Intuitive tax and operating entity structure:
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Please interpret this as Intuitive policy to which all suppliers are required to comply.

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Additional Details

• Pre-identified worker (First Name, Last Name) & Supplier Name : (No Value)
• Job Posting Type : Agency Recruited Worker Required
• Worker Legal Name (For Manager Sourced Only) : (No Value)