Supplier Quality Engineer

Flex•Austin, TX

About The Position

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Supply Quality Engineer will be based in Austin, TX. Reporting to the Supplier Quality Engineering Manager . The Supply Quality Engineer will be responsible for supplier development in a manufacturing floor service process; works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans. Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
6 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field.
Manufacturing floor experience required
ISO 9000 / AS 9100
Advanced Mathematical Proficiency: Skilled in applying complex mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations, frequency distribution, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Technical Interpretation & Problem Solving: Capable of interpreting technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and managing abstract and concrete variables to resolve quality-related challenges.
Tool Utilization Across Domains: Proficient in using a wide range of tools including electronic assembly (schematics, PCB operations), testing equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer), inspection tools (microscope, measuring instruments), and mechanical/electrical tools (taps, dies, alignment tools), along with office software for documentation and reporting.
Functional Expertise & Process Oversight: Demonstrates advanced technical skills, thorough understanding of company standards and procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot, oversee test processes, and train others effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Metrology (Preferred)
Sig Sigma or Lean Certification (Green or Black belt)

Responsibilities

Supplier Selection---Select the suitable supplier with jointed-effort of sourcing on aspects of quality, capability, pricing, pricing, delivery, environment, society regulation, etc. against customer requirements.
Supplier Qualification---Implement the new supplier qualification through the process of matching capability, supplier risk assessment, supplier self-assessment, onsite qualification audit, qualification database management.
Failure analysis and non-conforming Material management
VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity) ---Understand customer drawing, specification to feedback value-added engineering proposal to customer and supplier for optimization of supplier manufacturing process or products.
Material (Component) Qualification---Implement PPAP (FAI). PPAP includes FAI, Material Certificates, Quality/Process Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Process Parameter Sheet, RoHS compliance, Reliability Test, COC, etc. Track the new qualified parts quality performance to ensure to meet the customer quality requirements in pilot run phase. Drive supplier corrective action from supplier in Pilot Runs (1-3 lots) and smoothly transfer the pilot run to mass production.
Work as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to help on supplier quality hot issue and trouble shooting.
Holds up Supplier CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) --- Helps supplier to use the quality tools to improve manufacturing process and product quality.
Has knowledge of a company's manufacturing process, applications and process development to intently work with suppliers in improving quality components of goods and services.
Performs quality audits on suppliers to assure products and services meet International Organization for Standards (ISO) and regulatory standards.
Provides cross-functional help to select, approve and develop suppliers to meet customer and business needs.
Ensures supplier selection, development, approval and rejection according to SJM vendor guidelines and requirements.
Drives full assessment for effectiveness of supplier process control plans, measures and activities.
Develops and implements procedures for new and/or improved supplier processes.
Provides engineering help to Receiving Inspection including statistical research, measurement systems exploring, Gage R&R studies and inspection procedures.
Participates in Material Review Board resolutions on supplier provided parts and services
Performs supplier Quality System audits, corrective and preventive actions with suppliers, researches of non-conformances and supplier performance for key performance indicators.
Guides teams in identification of risks/hazards relative to new product designs, processes, suppliers and applications.
Rate and track supplier’s performance and drive supplier continuous improvement.
Establish and maintain supplier management processes and tools.