Supplier Quality Engineer- Assembly

Department: Assembly Reports To: Director of Quality Position Type: Onsite - Full-time [40 hours per week] Shift Days: Monday - Friday Shift Hours: First 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Hourly Rate: $40 - $46 based on experience Role Overview We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team, focused on delivering high-quality electronic manufacturing products. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier quality, driving corrective action, improving supplier performance, and maintaining compliance with applicable aerospace and defense quality requirements. Responsibilities Evaluate PCB fabrication and PCBA manufacturing processes, inspection practices, and process controls. Review engineering drawings, dimensional requirements, and GD&T callouts to determine supplier compliance. Support first article inspections (FAIs), including AS9102 requirements where applicable. Support compliance with AS9100 quality management system requirements and applicable customer-specific requirements. Apply structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, 5-Why, fishbone analysis, and other root cause analysis techniques. Investigate dimensional nonconformances involving machined parts, tolerances, datum structures, geometric characteristics, and surface requirements. Assess the adequacy of supplier measurement equipment/capabilities, inspection techniques, manufacturing capabilities, process controls and overall quality system effectiveness. Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, purchase order requirements, and applicable quality standards. Conduct supplier quality audits, process/risk assessments, and on-site evaluations. Monitor and maintain clear, objective documentation of supplier evaluations, nonconformances, and corrective actions. Identify supplier risks and implement appropriate containment, corrective action, and preventive measures. Lead supplier corrective action requests and drive timely, effective resolution of recurring quality issues. Verify and implement corrective actions to address root causes and demonstrate sustained effectiveness. Review supplier responses for technical adequacy, evidence-based root cause identification, and effective recurrence prevention. Assess supplier compliance with applicable IPC standards, customer requirements, and aerospace workmanship expectations. Work with suppliers and internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to resolve electronic assembly and inspection issues. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, or a related technical field Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or a closely related quality engineering role. Strong, practical experience with machine shop operations and GD&T interpretation is a mandatory qualification for this position. Proven experience and working knowledge of root cause analysis and structured corrective action methodologies, such as 8D and 5-Why. Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and technical specifications. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% to supplier facilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), or another highly regulated manufacturing environment. Experience with AS9100 and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements. Experience with PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, SMT processes, soldering workmanship, and applicable IPC standards. Knowledge of IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 requirements. Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies Experience investigating manufacturing nonconformances and evaluating supplier corrective actions. Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, or manufacturing process evaluations. Ability to communicate effectively with supplier personnel, manufacturing engineers, quality teams, and management. Strong organizational, analytical,…

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