Supplier Quality Technician

Jabil • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is a global manufacturing solutions provider, partnering with top brands for comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing services. With 60 years of experience and over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil offers scalable and customized solutions while committing to sustainable processes, minimizing environmental impact, and fostering diverse communities. The Supplier Quality Engineering Technician supports the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) by assisting with audits of suppliers' manufacturing processes, verifying incoming part quality against specifications, and helping to resolve non-conforming materials. This role involves maintaining supplier quality documentation, analyzing data, interpreting technical drawings, supporting first-article inspections, and liaising between suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with quality standards. The position is located at the Jabil St Petersburg Florida JDAS Site.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field is preferred, or relevant experience substituted with additional experience.
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing environment, ideally within electronics manufacturing or a regulated industry.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and use inspection tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• A solid understanding of electronics fundamentals, Surface-Mount Technology (SMT), mechanical assembly, and general manufacturing processes are essential.
• Familiarity with international quality standards is required.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033 for electronic assemblies and handling moisture-sensitive components.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality management systems.
• Professional certifications, such as an ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or IPC certification, can be a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the first-article inspection process, verifying that new or modified parts from suppliers meet design specifications.
• Perform inspections, measurements, and functional tests on incoming electronic components (such as PCBs and PCBAs) and mechanical components to ensure they meet engineering specifications.
• Help develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection protocols, and relevant documentation for supplier-provided materials.
• Identify and document defects, manage non-conforming reports, and issue corrective actions to suppliers.
• Investigate quality issues with suppliers to determine the root cause, using standard methodologies like 8D or 5 Whys. This drives continuous improvement and reduces future quality defects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees