Continuous Improvement Engineer

Avnet; Tlaquepaque; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Savings Fund

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Education Assistance

Employee Wellness

Year-End Bonus

Food Coupons

Job summary

Avnet is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to develop and deploy QA tools and processes across assigned areas. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with ISO, Six Sigma, Lean, and other standards while driving data-driven improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in QA/QE, a Bachelor’s degree, and be willing to travel as needed. Expect audits, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing quality enhancements in a global distributor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in quality assurance or quality engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO, Six Sigma, Lean.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience with audits and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, verify, validate quality systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, Six Sigma, Lean standards.
• Analyze data to identify trends and implement improvements.
• Conduct audits to verify conformance to specifications.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide quality tools and root cause analysis support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

QA tools

Data analysis

Audit skills

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary:

Develops, evaluates, analyzes, revises, applies and deploys technical quality assurance tools, methods and appropriate work content for assigned areas.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assigned areas may include inspection, verification, validation, quality systems, quality engineer, process development and improvement, customer assurance, supplier quality or other appropriate internal and external teams or processes.
• Ensures processes and items are in compliance with applicable quality assurance and industry standards, company, customer, supplier, government and regular requirements (ISO, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
• Analyzes and identifies trends in various inspection, quality, process, customer, supplier and other related data; recommends corrective action or improvement plans when necessary.
• Conducts random, scheduled and/or unscheduled audits to determine conformance to customer specifications and technical drawings, manufacturer’s specifications, assembly manual requirements, company processes and procedures and other such specifications and requirements.
• Interfaces with and coordinates activities or internal cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, third part certifying bodies and other external stakeholders appropriate
• Provides quality systems, quality tools, technical support, improvements and other applicable quality expertise as appropriate, e.g., root cause analysis, sampling plans, Pareto analysis, statistical process control, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts. Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables. Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Work may be reviewed at a high-level.
• May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects. Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
• Actions may impact the organization. Failure to accomplish work will result in the inability to reach crucial organizational goals. Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.

Work Experience:

• Typically 5+ years with bachelor’s or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Strong ISO knowledge.
• May be required to hold yellow belt certification.
• Position requires the ability to travel.

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Savings Fund

• Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development, and Mentorship Programs

• Year-End Bonus

• Food Coupons

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at [phone].