Supplier Quality Engineer II

Jabil•Florence, KY

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About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer serves as a technical focal point for monitoring supplier quality issues directly with manufacturers and communicating the status of non-conforming parts and suppliers across programs. The role evaluates supplier performance, determines appropriate inspection processes, and guides the site’s Receiving Inspection function. The position addresses commodity-related quality and functional issues involving purchased components, ensures timely resolution of production-critical supplier issues and implementation of corrective actions, and supports supplier evaluation, auditing, inspection planning, and performance improvement. It also works to improve supplier performance and achieve Dock to Stock certification, support supplier selection strategies, and communicate issues that may affect product costs or manufacturability. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of fluid and thermal systems and related testing, materials, analysis, and manufacturing controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
2 to 4 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil software packages.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.
Ability to present information effectively to top management, public groups, and boards of directors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra, geometry, probability, and statistical inference.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
Ability to access the production floor and office staff areas and use required office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer principles.
Experience with pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, pneumatic leak testing, nitrogen leak testing, and flow measurement systems.
Familiarity with liquid-cooled electronic systems, data center cooling infrastructure, cooling distribution units (CDUs), and thermal management technologies.
Understanding of wetted material compatibility, corrosion mechanisms, coolant chemistry, contamination control, and fluid cleanliness requirements.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, flow schematics, thermal performance data, and pressure-flow characteristics.
Experience with root cause analysis techniques related to fluid system failures and thermal performance issues.
Knowledge of reliability testing methodologies for fluid handling and thermal transfer systems.
Proficiency in statistical analysis, SPC, PFMEA, control plans, and validation protocols associated with fluid-based manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as the focal person for commodity-related quality and functional issues arising from components purchased for manufacturing.
Ensure production-critical supplier issues are resolved promptly and corrective actions are implemented correctly.
Serve as the point of contact for Inspection Plans and Inspection Methods, and guide Receiving Inspection Auditors.
Ensure ongoing site supplier evaluation using information from Receiving Inspection, MRB, Customer Returns, the SCAR database, and liaison efforts with customer work cells.
Report supplier performance internally, to suppliers, and to customers where applicable.
Perform supplier audits in coordination with Corporate SQE, when applicable.
Provide documentation for inspection of components according to Inspection Plans in SAP.
Monitor and drive PPM issues with suppliers and help them achieve Jabil Dock to Stock certification in accordance with the vendor performance system.
Drive supplier selection strategies that establish a supply base usable across customer programs and provide cost savings.
Proactively communicate information or issues that may affect product costs or manufacturability to affected departments.
Follow applicable safety, health, and company security procedures.