Sr Supplier Quality Engineer I

Jinko Solar Co.; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jinko Solar Co. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality improvements, audits, and cost reduction initiatives. The role focuses on ensuring incoming material quality and leading loss transfer activities across suppliers.

You will conduct supplier audits, track KPIs, and manage documentation while working with cross-functional teams. A bilingual preferred (Mandarin/English) and strong analytical skills are expected for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field; masters preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and tools (8D, QC).
• Experience as SQE with supplier quality focus in semiconductor/ PV/ automotive-like industries.
• Bilingual preferred (Mandarin, English).

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier audits, qualification, and on-site evaluations.
• Track KPIs; drive continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Lead supplier quality loss transfer activities and claims.
• Review material standards, SIPs, inspection SOPs, and quality contracts.

Skills

Quality management systems

8D and QC methodologies

Communication & coordination

Analytical thinking

Statistical data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Masters is a plus

Job description

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Sr Supplier Quality Engineer I

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1229

DEPARTMENT:
Supplier Quality Management

JOB TITLE:
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Bilingual Preferred)

JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Sr. SQE) is responsible for ensuring the quality and stability of incoming materials through supplier audits, quality control, and guidance. This role continuously drives supplier quality improvements and cost reduction initiatives to align with the organization's strategic goals.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supplier Audit and Evaluation (10%):
  • Complete the annual supplier quality audit.
  • Qualify new suppliers by reviewing documentation and conducting on-site audits to ensure adherence to product and project specifications.
  • Analyze, measure, and update supplier KPIs.
• Promote Improvement of Supplier Material Quality (20%):
  • Analyze and track supplier quality issues, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Develop and implement improvement projects for critical suppliers.
  • Promote resolution and closure of major supplier material quality issues.
• Quality Loss Transfer (50%)
• Lead and manage supplier quality loss transfer activities, including material losses, scrap, sorting/rework costs, production losses, and other supplier-related quality costs.
• Identify, quantify, and determine supplier responsibility for quality losses, and lead claim negotiation and recovery with suppliers.
• Establish and maintain a supplier quality loss transfer tracking log, including loss amount, supplier responsibility, claim status, recovered amount, outstanding amount, and closure status.
• Track and follow up on open claims, ensuring timely closure and escalation of significant or disputed cases.
• Analyze recurring quality losses and drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce supplier-related quality costs.
• Material Standard SIP, Material Inspection SOP, and Quality Contract Review (10%):
  • Lead supplier documentation management, including material and general conformity certificates.
  • Drive material standardization management, including reviewing material SIPs and inspection SOPs.
  • Review and ensure the integrity of Quality Contracts and Technical Quality Agreements.
• Evaluate and approve changes in raw materials, processes, production locations, and other supplier modifications.
• Assess new supplier or material introductions and evaluate results for bulk material improvements.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATION:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field. Masters is a plus
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems.
  • Proficient in quality tools such as 8D and QC methodologies.
• Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as an SQE senior engineer.
  • At least 5 years of experience in industries such as semiconductor, photovoltaic, or automotive.
• Abilities and Qualities:
  • Bilingual Preferred (Mandarin, English)
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.
  • Independent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
  • Excellent teamwork capabilities.
  • Proficiency in statistical data analysis.

PLACE OF JOB IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will report to the Supplier Quality Management Department and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, and quality management systems, to achieve supplier quality objectives.