Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to work with MRB, generate SQNs to suppliers, and coordinate issue resolution with suppliers. The role involves containment, root cause analysis, and preventive actions with supplier collaboration. APQP and collaboration with R&D and procurement are important.

The candidate should have a background in Quality/Process Engineering, SAP experience, and strong data analysis skills to drive continuous improvement and CAPA activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering or CI techniques.
• Well versed with SAP and IT tools (Microsoft Suite).
• Knowledge of APQP and supplier quality management processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and process QNs with MRB.
• Generate SQNs and communicate with suppliers.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality specs

CAPA methodologies

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Part qualification

Process validation

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Engineering background

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Work with Material Review Board (MRB) to review and process QNs.
• Generate supplier quality notifications (SQNs) and send them to suppliers.
• As required, discuss with suppliers regarding the issue and ensure suppliers acknowledge SQNs sent to them.
• Perform containment, correction, root cause analysis, preventive action for the issue by working with the suppliers.
• Initiate SCARs for supplier caused quality problems and collaborate with suppliers to close the SCARs in time.
• Drive part qualification following APQP process. Work with internal teams like R&D, supply chain, procurement, etc.
• Guide suppliers during the APQP process on all APQP deliverables.
• Use statistical technics to assess process capability, perform process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) before approval of mass production.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work with Material Review Board (MRB) to review and process QNs.
• Generate supplier quality notifications (SQNs) and send them to suppliers.
• As required, discuss with suppliers regarding the issue and ensure suppliers acknowledge SQNs sent to them.
• Perform containment, correction, root cause analysis, preventive action for the issue by working with the suppliers.
• Initiate SCARs for supplier caused quality problems and collaborate with suppliers to close the SCARs in time.
• Drive part qualification following APQP process. Work with internal teams like R&D, supply chain, procurement, etc.
• Guide suppliers during the APQP process on all APQP deliverables.
• Use statistical technics to assess process capability, perform process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) before approval of mass production.

Preferred Skills

Supplier Quality Management

• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Quality Specifications
• CAPA Methodologies
• Documentation & Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem solving (8D, root cause analysis)
• Part qualification, APQP
• Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Statistical process control, measurement system analysis

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree/ Vocational Education in Engineering Science, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Well versed with SAP and IT tools (Microsoft suit), etc. will be added advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement Techniques or equivalent