Electronic Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job Summary

Job Description

The individual is responsible for

• Lead the supplier approval process conduct the quality systems audit process on site to include follow up and closure of open items discovered during audits.
• Qualify new suppliers and assess their manufacturing capabilities aligned with Design Engineers for aerospace requirements.
• Lead cross-functional between suppliers and designers for driving resolution to quality issues
• Conduct process audits and monitor supplier performance against AS9100D standards and AS9145 APQP-PPAP.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Quality Issue Resolution: Serve as the primary contact for supplier quality issues drive root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions using tools like 8D and Six Sigma methodology.
• Define and execute quality processes for incoming aerospace-grade electronic parts.
• Manage Incoming Inspection and source inspection activities.
• Ensure suppliers meet aerospace design and AS9100 quality requirements and IPC standards.
• Identify risks in the aerospace supply chain and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive reliability improvements throughout the aerospace product lifecycle
• Lead or support root cause analysis for supplier-related defects.
• Monitor and verify effectiveness of suppliers quality improvements.
• Follow up closely First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 with suppliers
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and review supplier documentation including quality records and traceability.
• Support quality team (QE/APQP)
• Ability willingness to travel domestically and internationally sometimes on short notice
• Assist suppliers to maintain 100% PPAP compliance for all pre-preproduction builds and production builds.

Technical Attributes and Experience

• Proficiency in PCBA manufacturing processes including SMT THT and Boc Build.
• Familiarity with IPC-610 standards Class 3 products and aerospace-grade electronic testing methods.
• Experience with design reviews and supplier quality management including ME QE for driving resolution to quality issues
• Working knowledge of FMEA APQP- PPAP 8D and other aerospace quality methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience conducting third-party audits and interpreting quality metrics in aerospace environments.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal teams and external aerospace suppliers.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English proficient

PREFERRED:

• Prior and demonstrable strong experience in supplier quality manufacturing engineering or supplier development within the aerospace electronics or PCBA industry.
• In-depth knowledge of AS9100D AS9145 and AS9102 standards.

Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level)

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering or a related technical field.
• Equivalent aerospace industry experience may be considered.
• 5 tears of component or assembly plant experience supporting Mechanical Electrical electronics or similar in SQE NPI
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in a technical leadership role preferably specialized in PCBAs Box Build and testing
• Willingness and documentation to travel (American visa and Passport)

Additional Job Details

Technical T4

Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results using extensive technical principles
Seasoned technical contributor; works under limited supervision
Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team
May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department
Communication & Influence
Communicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts practices and approaches
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for moderate to significant improvements of technical/business processes procedures or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
Problems are moderately complex requiring application of broad and deep experience and technical expertise and may impact multiple departments and/or job family
Leadership & Talent Management
Coaches reviews and delegates work to other professionals
Manages end-to-end projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
Requires extensive (deep or broad) technical knowledge of specialty area with cross-functional and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience
Requires a bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

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