Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Advanced Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Electrical/Electronics) to provide technical representation in supplier selection and to evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity to meet AE requirements. The role reports to the Senior Quality Manager and focuses on ensuring supplier output meets quality standards.

The candidate will develop commodity strategies, audit suppliers, drive continuous improvement, and participate in MRB activities while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of SQE experience in electrical or electronics.
• Bachelor's degree in electronic & electrical / mechanical engineering or science/ Physics.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing process and quality control.
• Knowledge of ISO procedures and RoHS.
• Experience auditing, qualifying, and selecting suppliers.
• Some travel will be required.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of commodity strategy by working closely with commodity groups.
• Ensure suppliers conform to the Supplier Quality System Manual and show evidence of continuous improvement.
• Review and respond to the SCB/PCN in a timely manner.
• Audit key suppliers regularly and prepare audit reports.
• Act as a MRB team member and provide corrective actions for defective material.
• Provide knowledge transfer training to new suppliers on AE requirements and processes.
• Prepare QBR/PBR for the Quality section and attend.
• Review, track and analyze annual quality data and provide a Quality Improvement Plan.

Skills

SQE experience

English communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Tools

SPC

FMEA

8D problem solving

Job description

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it's like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we're a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Electrical/Electronics) provides technical representation and support in supplier selection by evaluating suppliers' technical capabilities and capacity to meet AE requirements. Conducts comprehensive technical assessments to ensure suppliers can deliver products and services at the required quality standards. This role will report to the Senior Quality Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in development of commodity strategy by working closely with commodity groups.
• Ensures that approved suppliers conform to all conditions defined in our Supplier Quality System Manual and provide evidence of continuous improvement in the quality of their output.
• Review and respond to the SCB/PCN timely.
• Audit key suppliers regularly and prepare the audit report.
• Performs as a team member of the Material Review Board (MRB), reviews Discrepant Material Reports (DMR) and provides corrective actions for any/all defective material that may be received from approved suppliers.
• Provide "Knowledge Transfer" training to all new suppliers to ensure they are fully understood AE requirement and business process.
• Prepare QBR/PBR for the Quality section and attend.
• Regular review FMEA and SPM (Supplier Process Management Plan) with vendors to ensure improvement and process control are in place.
• Review, track, and analyze annual quality data and provide QIP (Quality Improvement Plan).

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3-5 years of SQE working experience in electrical or electronics industry.
• Bachelor's degree in electronic & electrical / mechanical engineering or science/ Physics.
• Experience in the electronics manufacturing process and quality control. Ceramic Substrate, Semiconductor, Passive or E-Mech (switch, relay, circuit breaker, connectors, fuse, batteries, DC Fans) are preferred.
• Experience in the quality tools application such as SPC, FMEA, 8D and etc., preferably Six Sigma green belt/ black belt certified.
• Knowledge of ISO procedure and RoHS.
• Experience in auditing, qualifying, and selecting suppliers.
• Some travel will be required.
• Good oral and writing communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in other Microsoft applications.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Experienced in related measurement equipment.