Senior Quality Engineer

Overview

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer managing the quality, reliability, manufacturability and cost performance of outsourced electronic products, including PCBAs, electronic modules, wire harnesses, cable assemblies and box-build systems.

What you'll do

• Lead supplier quality activities from prototype through production launch for new product introduction (NPI) and supplier qualification.
• Drive supplier readiness reviews covering process capability, quality systems, manufacturing controls and test readiness.
• Review and approve Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Inspection Plans, Test Strategies and Work Instructions.
• Support product transfers, supplier changes and production ramp-up activities.
• Own the First Article Inspection (FAI) process for new products, engineering changes and supplier transfers.
• Review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), qualification reports, BOM validation and capability studies.
• Ensure all product and process requirements are met prior to production release.
• Lead qualification and validation of supplier test solutions including ICT, Functional Test (FCT), Flying Probe, Boundary Scan, and Burn-In and Reliability Testing.
• Ensure adequate test coverage, measurement system validation and production readiness.
• Drive improvements in first pass yield, test coverage and defect escape prevention.
• Manage quality performance of EMS and assembly suppliers.
• Establish supplier scorecards and quality metrics.
• Conduct supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier corrective actions using 8D, CAPA and root-cause analysis methodologies.