Principal Supply Line Engineer

II-VI Incorporated • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The position serves as the primary quality contact for PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) supplier quality and technology matters. The role involves monitoring supplier quality performance regularly and driving continuous improvement. The individual will collaborate with the Procurement team to develop and qualify new suppliers, lead failure analysis and root cause/corrective action activities for supplier quality issues, and conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) reviews with suppliers and R&D teams. Additionally, the role includes performing supplier audits, managing supplier performance and quality metrics, overseeing supplier-driven changes, and providing technical support to suppliers to resolve process or quality issues.

Requirements

• Minimum 9 years of experience in PCBA engineering and supplier quality management
• Master's degree in Engineering of Electronics or equivalent degree
• Extensive experience in process development, improvement, and monitoring at supplier site

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, and JEDEC; familiar with PCBA-related reliability testing
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies including 8D, MSA, SPC, DOE, and FMEA; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; skilled in delivering clear presentations and comprehensive reports
• Well-versed in quality management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14000, and IATF 16949
• Experienced with data analysis tools such as Minitab and JMP
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage complex tasks effectively
• Strong team player in cross-functional, cross-cultural, and global team environments
• Flexible and able to support variable work hours to coordinate with international teams and suppliers
• Expert in quality analysis, root cause problem-solving, and project management
• Knowledge of materials analytical tools for Failure Analysis to identify root causes and assess corrective actions
• Well-versed on the latest advances in PCB, attachment, component, and process technologies to assess reliability risks throughout product lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality contact for PCBA supplier quality and technology matters
• Monitor supplier quality performance on a regular basis and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the Procurement team to develop and qualify new suppliers
• Lead failure analysis (FA) and root cause/corrective action activities for supplier quality issues
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) reviews with suppliers and R&D teams
• Perform supplier audits and manage supplier performance and quality metrics
• Oversee supplier-driven changes and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Provide technical support to suppliers to resolve process or quality issues

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree