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About the Role

Responsible for supplier development in a manufacturing or service process; works with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans.

Responsibilities

Select the suitable supplier with jointed-effort of sourcing on aspects of quality, capability, pricing, delivery, environment, society regulation, etc. against customer requirements.
Implement the new supplier qualification thru the process of capability matching, supplier risk assessment, supplier self-assessment, onsite qualification audit, qualification database management.
Understand customer drawing, specification to feedback value-added engineering proposal to customer and supplier for optimization of supplier manufacturing process or products.
Implement PPAP (FAI). PPAP include FAI, Material Certificates, Quality/Process Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Process Parameter Sheet, RoHS compliance, Reliability Test, COC, etc.
Track the new qualified parts quality performance to ensure meet the customer quality requirements in pilot run phase.
Drive supplier corrective action from supplier in Pilot Runs (1-3 lots) and smoothly transfer the pilot run to mass production.
Working as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to help on supplier quality hot issue and trouble shooting.
Helps on the annual maintenance audit for existing suppliers with SQE.
Helps supplier to use the quality tools to improve manufacturing process and product quality.
Handle with ECO/ECN/SCR from customer, follow up the status in case that PPAP/FAI is required prior to production.
Has knowledge of a company's manufacturing process, applications and process development in order to intently work with suppliers in improving quality components of goods and services.
Performs quality audits on suppliers to assure products and services meet International Organization for Standards (ISO) and regulatory standards.
Forms a good relationship with the purchasing engineer and the supplier system in order to maintain a strong system and supplier relationships for the organization in which they work.
Provides cross functional help to select, approve and develop suppliers to meet customer and business needs.
Ensures supplier selection, development, approval and rejection according to SJM vendor guidelines and requirements.
Drives full assessment for effectiveness of supplier process control plans, measures and activities.
Uses statistical techniques and professional judgment to research data for process improvement.
Develops and guides execution of process validations and tests; explores resulting data and document results (protocols/reports).
Guides supplier process capability studies.
Constructs Design of Experiments to characterize supplier processes and/or sets on root cause.
Develops and implements procedures for new and/or improved supplier processes.
Provides engineering help to Receiving Inspection including statistical research, measurement systems exploring, Gage R&R studies and inspection procedures.
Participates in Material Review Board resolutions on supplier provided parts and services.
Participates in supplier Quality System Improvement Plans.
Guides the Supplier Requests for Change process.
Performs supplier Quality System audits.
Performs corrective and preventive actions with suppliers.
Performs researches of non-conformances and supplier performance for key performance indicators.
Performs dock-to-stock monitoring and part selection activities.
Provides guidance to project teams for supplied component and supplier qualifications.
Guides teams in identification of risks/hazards relative to new product designs, processes, suppliers and applications.
Skillful and safe operation of job-related equipment.
Rate and track supplier’s performance and drive supplier continuous improvement.
Establish and maintain supplier management processes and tools.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor degree in related field.
Typically requires 6 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field.
Use of the following tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics.
May require various PCB operations.
Testing: oscilloscope, cable and harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer.
Inspection: bare board, systems, components, cable and harness, microscope, measuring tools.
Mechanical & Electrical Tools: taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools.
Demonstrates advanced operations, technical and people and/or process skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flextronics and related business.
Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/ processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.

Skills

Quality
Supplier Development
Process Controls
Quality Assurance
Supplier Selection
Supplier Qualification
Risk Assessment
Onsite Qualification Audit
Value-Added Engineering
Material Qualification
PPAP
FAI
Material Certificates
Quality Control Plan
Process Control Plan
FMEA
MSA
Process Parameter Sheet
RoHS Compliance
Reliability Test
COC
Pilot Run Tracking
Corrective Action
Trouble Shooting
Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)
ECO/ECN/SCR Implementation
Manufacturing Process Knowledge
ISO Standards
Regulatory Standards
Statistical Techniques
Process Validation
Process Capability Studies
Design of Experiments
Receiving Inspection
Material Review Board (MRB)
Supplier Quality System Audits
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Non-conformance Research
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Dock-to-Stock Monitoring
Part Selection
Risk Identification
Hazard Identification
Electronic Assembly
PCB Operations
Oscilloscope
Cable and Harness Testing
Component Testing
Logic Analyzer
Bare Board Inspection
Systems Inspection
Microscope
Measuring Tools
Taps and Dies
Alignment Tools

Experience Level

6 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field

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).