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About the Role

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for supplier development in a manufacturing or service process, working with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls, and develop quality assurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Select suitable suppliers based on quality, capability, pricing, delivery, environment, and social regulations against customer requirements.
• Implement new supplier qualification through capability matching, risk assessment, self-assessment, onsite audits, and database management.
• Provide value-added engineering proposals to customers and suppliers for optimization of manufacturing processes or products.
• Implement Material (Component) Qualification, including PPAP (FAI, Material Certificates, Quality/Process Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Process Parameter Sheet, RoHS compliance, Reliability Test, COC, etc.).
• Track new qualified parts' quality performance during the pilot run phase and drive corrective actions.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supplier quality hot issues and troubleshooting.
• Assist with annual maintenance audits for existing suppliers.
• Help suppliers use quality tools to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Handle ECO/ECN/SCR implementation, ensuring PPAP/FAI is required prior to production.
• Understand a company's manufacturing process, applications, and process development to work with suppliers on improving quality components.
• Perform quality audits on suppliers to ensure products and services meet ISO and regulatory standards.
• Build strong relationships with purchasing engineers and the supplier system.
• Provide cross-functional support to select, approve, and develop suppliers.
• Ensure supplier selection, development, approval, and rejection align with SJM vendor guidelines.
• Drive full assessment of supplier process control plans, measures, and activities.
• Utilize statistical techniques and professional judgment for process improvement research.
• Develop and guide the execution of process validations and tests, documenting results.
• Guide supplier process capability studies.
• Construct Design of Experiments to characterize supplier processes and/or set root causes.
• Develop and implement procedures for new and/or improved supplier processes.
• Provide engineering support to Receiving Inspection, including statistical research, measurement systems exploration, Gage R&R studies, and inspection procedures.
• Participate in Material Review Board resolutions for supplier-provided parts and services.
• Participate in supplier Quality System Improvement Plans.
• Guide the Supplier Requests for Change process.
• Perform supplier Quality System audits.
• Perform corrective and preventive actions with suppliers.
• Research non-conformances and supplier performance for key performance indicators.
• Perform dock-to-stock monitoring and part selection activities.
• Provide guidance to project teams for supplied component and supplier qualifications.
• Guide teams in identifying risks/hazards related to new product designs, processes, suppliers, and applications.
• Operate job-related equipment skillfully and safely.
• Rate and track supplier performance and drive supplier continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain supplier management processes and tools.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor degree in a related field.
• Typically requires 4 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field.
• Use of Electronic Assembly tools (color code, component, schematics) may be required.
• Various PCB operations may be required.
• Experience with Testing tools (oscilloscope, cable and harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer) may be required.
• Experience with Inspection tools (bare board, systems, components, cable and harness, microscope, measuring tools) may be required.
• Experience with Mechanical & Electrical Tools (taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools) may be required.
• Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic process skills.

Skills

• Supplier Selection
• Supplier Qualification
• VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity)
• Material (Component) Qualification
• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• FAI (First Article Inspection)
• Pilot Run Tracking
• Hot Issue Solution and Trouble Shooting
• Holds up Maintenance Audit
• Holds up Supplier CIP (Continuous Improvement Program)
• ECO/ECN/SCR implementation
• ISO (International Organization for Standards)
• Statistical Techniques
• Process Validation
• Process Capability Studies
• Design of Experiments
• Receiving Inspection
• Material Review Board
• Supplier Quality System Improvement Plans
• Supplier Requests for Change
• Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Non-conformance Research
• Dock-to-Stock Monitoring
• Part Selection
• Risk/Hazard Identification

Location

• Austin, Texas

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 4 years of experience in engineering

Education Level

• Bachelor degree in related field

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
• We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
• We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.
• Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).