Supplier Quality Engineer 3
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Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description:
Please refer to the attached roles and responsibilities document.
Notes from Intake Call
Position Overview
Temporary role to cover maternity leave.
Potential for conversion to a permanent position if the candidate is strong.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Work Location & Schedule
On-site: 4 days/week minimum.
1 day/week flexible (remote).
Initial phase may require 5 days on-site for onboarding.
Travel Requirements
Local travel only within the Bay Area.
Driving distance to suppliers.
Experience Level
Level 7 role (not senior yet but mid-level).
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience preferred.
Top Must-Have Skills
1. Technical Problem Solving
Root cause analysis (e.g. fishbone 5 Whys).
DOE (Design of Experiments).
Driving supplier corrective actions (prevention & detection controls).
2. Six Sigma / Statistical Analysis
Familiarity with CP/CPK SPC control charts run charts.
Experience with Minitab or JMP software.
Certification (e.g. Six Sigma CQE) is a plus not required.
3. Critical Thinking
Ability to ask probing questions to suppliers.
Drive actions and assess risks effectively.
Nice-to-Have Skills
CQE certification (Certified Quality Engineer).
Kaizen / Continuous Improvement experience.
Engineering capabilities:
CAD knowledge.
Understanding of schematics.
Experience with cable parts used in oncology systems (radiation therapy equipment).
Knockout Criteria
Must be able to explain validation clearly.
If a candidate cannot explain validation they are not a fit.
Interview Process
3 rounds:
1. Screening (30-min Teams call).
2. Interview with Zhi Geng Director.
3. Panel interview (smaller group ideally direct collaborators).
Option to request candidates to present a problem theyve solved using a slide deck.
Screening Questions for Recruiters to Ask Candidates
Recruiters should ask candidates to respond to the following prompts to assess fit:
1. Choose a technical project or problem you worked on directly. It should be work-related and something you personally resolved or played a key role in addressing.
2. Go into detail about how you participated drove or solved the problem.
3. Focus on a single professional accomplishment project or achievement and connect it back to why you are a good fit for Varian based on your past experiences.
4. Highlight your technical abilities - include charts data pictures or videos that illustrate your project if possible.
5. Select a project or achievement that demonstrates initiative learning something new or driving a problem to completion at your current or previous company.
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Position Overview
Temporary role to cover maternity leave.
Potential for conversion to a permanent position if the candidate is strong.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Work Location & Schedule
On-site: 4 days/week minimum.
1 day/week flexible (remote).
Initial phase may require 5 days on-site for onboarding.
Travel Requirements
Local travel only within the Bay Area.
Driving distance to suppliers.
Experience Level
Level 7 role (not senior yet but mid-level).
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience preferred.
Top Must-Have Skills
1. Technical Problem Solving
Root cause analysis (e.g. fishbone 5 Whys).
DOE (Design of Experiments).
Driving supplier corrective actions (prevention & detection controls).
2. Six Sigma / Statistical Analysis
Familiarity with CP/CPK SPC control charts run charts.
Experience with Minitab or JMP software.
Certification (e.g. Six Sigma CQE) is a plus not required.
3. Critical Thinking
Ability to ask probing questions to suppliers.
Drive actions and assess risks effectively.
Nice-to-Have Skills
CQE certification (Certified Quality Engineer).
Kaizen / Continuous Improvement experience.
Engineering capabilities:
CAD knowledge.
Understanding of schematics.
Experience with cable parts used in oncology systems (radiation therapy equipment).
Knockout Criteria
Must be able to explain validation clearly.
If a candidate cannot explain validation they are not a fit.
Interview Process
3 rounds:
1. Screening (30-min Teams call).
2. Interview with Zhi Geng Director.
3. Panel interview (smaller group ideally direct collaborators).
Option to request candidates to present a problem theyve solved using a slide deck.
Screening Questions for Recruiters to Ask Candidates
Recruiters should ask candidates to respond to the following prompts to assess fit:
1. Choose a technical project or problem you worked on directly. It should be work-related and something you personally resolved or played a key role in addressing.
2. Go into detail about how you participated drove or solved the problem.
3. Focus on a single professional accomplishment project or achievement and connect it back to why you are a good fit for Varian based on your past experiences.
4. Highlight your technical abilities - include charts data pictures or videos that illustrate your project if possible.
5. Select a project or achievement that demonstrates initiative learning something new or driving a problem to completion at your current or previous company.
Additional Details
- Supplier Quality Engineer 3CA
- Does this worker qualify for overtime : Yes
- Scorecard Category : Engineering
- Commercial Title : Supplier Quality Engineer
- Vaccination Notice : This position requires Contingent Workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption.
- Is this position for a pre-identified (PAYROLLED) candidate : RECRUITED
- If this is a pre-identified (PAYROLLED) candidate please see note below and provide the following: : N/A
- Will this contingent worker require a computer or systems access or utilize a timeclock : Yes
- Time System : Fieldglass
- Timeclock/Shift : Fieldglass1
- Enter Shift Start and End Time : 8am to 5pm
- Is there potential for this to convert to a full time position : Yes
- Non-Employee Class : Temporary Agency Worker
- Will the worker be required to travel for Client : No
- Is there potential for this assignment to be extended beyond 13 weeks : Yes
- Type of assignment : Full-time
- Client Vaccination Statement : Client positions within applicable states require candidates to be fully vaccinated or obtain approval of special medical or religious exemption within three days of worker start not applicable in the following states: Alabama Florida Iowa Kansas Montana North Dakota Tennessee Texas and Utah. States subject to change
| Qualification | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Must Have | |
| Admin | |
| CCWSCSVCC | No |
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Procurement
- Program Management
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- Supplier Management
- HACCP
- As9100
