Sr Supplier Technical Engineer - Gardena, California

Intermedia Group • Gardena, CA

60d • Onsite

About The Position

Assesses supplier quality and drives process improvement to decrease product defects and ensure products are in compliance with manufacturing specifications and standards.

Requirements

• Supplier Management - MFG : Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice. Facilitates supplier partnering arrangements that share risk and reward. Monitors supplier performance; works to resolve discrepancies between performance and agreements. Develops quality standards and controls for suppliers. Builds and maintains partnerships with multiple and/or large suppliers. Evaluates issues and terminates supplier relationships as appropriate; works with legal departments. Ensures the fulfillment of report and record-keeping requirements.
• Process Improvement : Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services Streamlines the critical workflow for executing key processes. Sets priorities for addressing process problems that limit performance Develops methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes. Monitors external sources for applicable new methods and controls. Analyzes findings from improvement cycles to ensure success of interventions. Coaches others to develop the skills to improve processes.
• Product Quality Assurance : Knowledge of product quality assurance; ability to use tools, techniques and methodologies assuring the quality of development for and manufacturing of products. Advises others on the strengths and weaknesses of alternative quality assurance methodologies. Consults on the optimal matching of quality assurance tools to specific products or product groups. Interprets QA failures, analyzes the underlying causes and estimates associated costs. Implements quality assurance processes for multiple hardware products. Conducts and directs quality reviews and audits. Oversees the activities and documentation associated with the preparation, administration, validation, and publications of QA audits.
• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies : Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance. Consults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards. Participates in the development of organizational policies and practices. Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence. Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards. Participates in defining architectural principles and standards for organization. Ensures communication vehicles are effectively informing affected areas and employees.

Nice To Haves

• An Engineering or Supply Chain degree
• 5+ years of experience in a STE or related role
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Quality Engineering background is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of received components by reviewing supplier provided data against drawing requirements
• Generating reports on supplier quality, by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates.
• Researching the potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures
• Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and quality certifications (ISO, NADCAP).
• Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees