Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

Jabil; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality efforts in California. You will direct IQC activities, manage containment and resolution of non-conforming parts, and drive improvements through the SCAR process across programs.

The role requires a strong electro-mechanical background, ability to interpret drawings, and experience with quality systems and regulatory considerations. This position reports to the Quality Engineering Manager and involves collaboration with multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 6 Sigma training desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office and technical drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop supply base strategies to drive quality improvements and cost savings.
• Lead containment and resolution of supplier quality issues across programs.
• Drive supplier improvements and corrective actions through SCAR process.
• Define inspection plans and methods; direct Receiving Inspection Auditors.
• Ensure ongoing supplier evaluation using supplier performance data and MRB/SCAR inputs.
• Monitor PPM issues and push for Dock to Stock alignment with suppliers.

Skills

Electro/mechanical background

Reading drawings

6 Sigma training

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

E-mail skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Determines appropriate Inspection processes and directs IQC personnel, where applicable, in executing day to day activities. Leads containment and resolution of supplier quality issues with the manufacturers and communicate status on non-conforming parts/suppliers across all programs. Evaluates supplier performance, drives supplier improvements and corrective actions through the SCAR process.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Defines, develops and implements Supply base strategies that drive improvements in supplier selection, development, and leverage across customer programs for quality improvements and cost savings.
• Provides regular updates to Quality Engineering Manager on the execution of the strategy.
• Provides support for NPI activities by participation in the AQP process as required.
• Ensures that all production critical supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner, and corrective actions are implemented.
• Defines and develops the appropriate Inspection Plans and Inspection Methods, directs Receiving Inspection Auditors.
• Defines and develops the inspection processes via inspection aids and instruction guidelines.
• Ensuring ongoing site supplier evaluation is performed. This would be achieved by using site information collected from Receiving Inspection, MRB, Customer Returns, SCAR database and by liaison efforts with customer work cells. Performance will be reported internally, to the supplier, and to the customer where applicable.
• Monitors and drives PPM issues with the supply base in addition to helping them achieve "Dock to Stock" certified with Jabil (in accordance to the vendor performance system).
• Reviews all supplier discrepancies. Coordinates and tracks the corrective/preventative action effort.
• Proactively communicate information or issues that may impact the product costs or manufacturability to all affected departments.
• Provides insight and assistance of implementing and maintaining Process Improvement and Optimization concentrating on proactive methodologies with the supply base.
• Leads SCAR – Supplier Corrective/Preventive Action process for problem resolution and continuous improvement, including critical analysis of supplier DOE, CPK, Gauge R&R studies.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• Site RoHS subject Matter Expert.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Quality Manager.
• Directly responsible for managing receiving inspection auditors.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong electro / mechanical background desired; knowledge of plastic injection molding & tooling, metal stampings & tooling, metal fabrication, machining and various electrical components, connectors, PCB & PCBA, cable assembly, full assembly integration etc.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• 6 sigma training desired.
• Good skills in MS excel, word, power point, visio, and project.
• Understanding of the quality system, medical and commercial regulatory requirements and how they relate to the business.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

The pay range for this role is $125,100 - $225,300. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self.

These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.