Supplier Quality Engineer

031 PT. Flextronics Technology Indonesia; Batam; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 290,160,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex Batam, Indonesia, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier development and quality assurance improvements across manufacturing. You will work with suppliers to implement process controls, PPAP/FAI, and reliability testing to meet customer requirements.

You will track pilot runs, drive corrective actions, manage supplier audits, and collaborate with sourcing and engineering to optimize components and processes in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Select suitable suppliers with joint effort of sourcing on quality, capability, pricing, delivery, environment, society regulations, etc., against customer requirements.
• Implement new supplier qualification through capability matching, risk assessment, self-assessment, onsite qualification audit, and database management.
• Understand drawings/specifications to feedback value-added engineering proposals to customer and supplier for optimization of manufacturing processes or products.
• Implement PPAP/FAI, material certificates, quality/control plans, FMEA, MSA, process parameter sheet, RoHS compliance, reliability tests, COC, etc.
• Track pilot run quality performance and drive supplier corrective actions from pilot runs to mass production.

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

Electronic Assembly tools/PCB operations

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Job Summary: The “Supplier Quality Engineer” will be based in Flex Batam, Indonesia. 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

Supplier Selection

Select the suitable supplier with jointed-effort of sourcing on aspects of quality, capability, pricing, delivery, environment, society regulation, etc. against customer requirements.

Supplier Qualification

Implement the new supplier qualification thru the process of capability matching, supplier risk assessment, supplier self-assessment, onsite qualification audit, qualification database management.

VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity)

Understand customer drawing, specification to feedback value-added engineering proposal to customer and supplier for optimization of supplier manufacturing process or products.

Material (Component) Qualification

Implement PPAP (FAI). PPAP include FAI, Material Certificates, Quality/Process Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Process Parameter Sheet, RoHS compliance, Reliability Test, COC, etc.

Pilot Run Tracking

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.

Hot Issue Solution and Trouble Shooting— Working as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to help on supplier quality hot issue and trouble shooting.

Holds up Maintenance Audit

helps on the annual maintenance audit for existing suppliers with SQE.

Holds up Supplier CIP (Continuous Improvement Program)

Helps supplier to use the quality tools to improve manufacturing process and product quality.

ECO/ECN/SCR implementation

Handle with ECO/ECN/SCR from customer, follow up the status in case that PPAP/FAI is required prior to production.

Additional Technical Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Tools

Use of the following tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics. May require various PCB operations.

Job Category Quality Required Skills

Optional Skills

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.

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, 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 with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!