Supplier Quality Engineer

• Provide technical leadership as the primary point of contact to coordinate quality related communication between suppliers and Smart Wires Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing functions
• Partner with cross-functional teams to proactively resolve quality issues related to supplier components by providing technical guidance to assure product/process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
• Support on-site manufacturing activities related to the receipt, inspection, production and disposition of nonconforming materials
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to create and improve upon processes within the supply chain organization and at the contract manufacturer
• Lead robust Root Cause Analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation to solve supplier quality issues and prevent reoccurrence
• Develop and implement quality control plans, inspection procedures, and acceptance criteria for incoming materials
• Conduct supplier audits to evaluate compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement
• Manage supplier qualifications to ensure that assigned suppliers can produce material, and/or components that will consistently meet Engineering drawing and specification requirements
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (e.g., defect rates, on-time delivery) and take corrective actions as needed
• Other roles and responsibilities as dictated by business needs

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Management or a closely related field (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of work experience in a related field)
• Minimum of 3 years of Supplier Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment or related experience
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with mechanical and electronic components and their assemblies
• Experience with engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) for mechanical parts, as well as electrical and PCBA specification conventions
• Professional oral and written interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change as necessary

• Self-motivated and able to achieve results with minimal supervision and oversight
• Supplier quality experience in PCBAs, PCBA components, electronics, electrical components and cable assemblies
• Machining exposure related to metrology tools, CNC, quality control and metal forming
• Knowledge of metal coatings
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to lead suppliers through the assessment/qualification process
• Experience leading teams in problem solving for driving supplier improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in developing win-win relationships with suppliers
• ASQ certifications (CSQP, CQE, CQA), or similar professional certifications
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 requirements

• Making an impact - We are passionate and ambitious about a better future for everyone. We are laser-focused on creating a meaningful, positive impact with real change for our customers, our industry, electricity consumers, and the planet.
• Collaboration to drive success - We collaborate with each other, and our stakeholders, because we know even better outcomes come from great teamwork. We have humility which allows us to listen, learn and improve. We value diverse perspectives and seek high impact results.
• Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and behaviors, and for the outcomes we deliver. Acting with integrity and authenticity – and maintaining clear, open communication – ensures we are always improving, and delivering safe, high-quality solutions. We do what we say we will do.
• Tenacious courage - We are clear on our path. We have always pioneered new ideas that challenge the status quo, even when it’s not popular. We have tenacity, grit and determination. We push the boundaries of what’s thought to be possible – so we can leave the world a better place than we found it.

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