Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Work Location: Newark, California 94560
Workplace type: Onsite
Job type: Full-Time
Posted: 04-21-2025
Salary: $98k - $127k USD / Annually
Email: Van@40hrs.us
Job Description
Supplier Quality Engineer 2 (SQE) specializing in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of supplied PCBs, driving supplier quality improvement, and supporting supplier development activities. This position involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Suppliers, to uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement. Reports to Sr. Manager, QE and QA Located in Newark, CA
Job Responsibilities
1. Supplier Quality Management:
- Evaluate and qualify new PCB suppliers and other material suppliers, including audits and performance assessments.
- Develop and implement supplier quality plans in alignment with organizational goals.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers and monitor adherence to quality standards.
2. Supplier Quality Control
- Review and approve supplier-provided documentation, FMEA, control plans, and process flow diagrams, etc.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to maintain compliance with quality management systems (example: ISO-9001, AS9100, IATF standard, etc.)
- Ensure supplied PCBs meet design specifications, IPC standards (e.g., IPC-6012), and other relevant industry regulations.
- Collaborate with suppler on root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) processes to resolve supplier non-conformances.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to manage supplier relationships and sourcing strategies.
- Act as a liaison between the company and suppliers to ensure alignment with quality expectations.
- Other assignments from the management
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering with a focus on PCB fabrication and assembly.
- Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes, materials, and testing methodologies.
- Knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-6012, IPC-A-600, and IPC-7351.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, manufacturing or related technical field