Supplier Engineer – MP Systems

Rang Technologies Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rang Technologies Inc. seeks a Supplier Engineer to ensure high quality and stable delivery of production components from suppliers with robust quality systems.

The role is onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, and focuses on project management, change control, and supplier qualification activities. Qualifications include a BS in engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing or supplier processes, plus strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering field.
• 2+ years related experience in Manufacturing, Supplier Process Engineering, Design, or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to track and report on multiple work streams.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed specifications and schematics and communicate technical information.
• Significant computer experience using Windows, Word, Excel, Access and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Drive actions for magnet qualification and risk mitigation project work streams.
• Prepare reports to support executive management escalations.
• Manage the planning and implementation of supplier change management projects using the Supplier Change Request process (SCR) post Design V&V.
• Support Value Engineering and Quality Improvement Part Qualification efforts.
• This includes defining testing and inspection requirements prior to system integration to maximize the factory efficiency.
• Support transfer of parts between suppliers.
• Complete Production Part Qualification Process deliverables: Supplier pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, and Process Capability Analysis.
• Perform product/process risk analysis and ensure mitigations are implemented and effective prior to product introduction.
• Establish sustainable process capability at supplier and critical sub-tier suppliers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Track multiple work streams

Written and verbal communication

Read & interpret specs

SAP ERP

MS Office

Magnet knowledge

Education

BS degree in Engineering field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94086 - Minimum 3 Days onsite

Duration: 12+ Months

Primary Function of Position:

The mission of Supplier Engineering is to ensure high quality and stable delivery of purchased production components from suppliers operating under robust quality systems. Each supplier engineer is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet the requirements for product quality, cost, and service.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Project Management / Project Coordination / Manage Change

• Drive actions for magnet qualification and risk mitigation project work streams.
• Prepare reports to support executive management escalations.
• Manage the planning and implementation of supplier change management projects using the Supplier Change Request process (SCR) post Design V&V

Part Qualification

Support Value Engineering and Quality Improvement Part Qualification efforts

• This includes defining testing and inspection requirements prior to system integration to maximize the factory efficiency

Support transfer of parts between suppliers

• Complete Production Part Qualification Process deliverables: Supplier pFMEA, Special Process Validations, FAI, and Process Capability Analysis
• Perform product/process risk analysis and ensure mitigations are implemented and effective prior to product introduction
• Establish sustainable process capability at supplier and critical sub-tier suppliers

Skill/Job Requirements:

In order to adequately perform the responsibilities of this position the individual must possess:

• BS degree in Engineering field
• 2+ years related experience in Manufacturing, Supplier Process Engineering, Design, or related field
• Excellent organizations skills
• Ability to track and report on multiple work streams
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret detailed specifications and schematics and communicate technical information
• Significant computer experience using Windows, Word, Excel, Access and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP

Bonus:

• Experience with low-volume high-mix production environments is a preferred

Working knowledge of anything magnet related, including:

• Design considerations
• Manufacturing process
• Testing and qualification methods
• Experience with multiple manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost and capacity
• Desired product experience in any of the following categories:
• Plastic Injection Molding or other plastic forming processes
• Mechanical Motion Products (Bearings, Gears and Screws)
• Mechanical Motion Control Products (Motors, Brakes)
• Ability to motivate suppliers and lead teams to solve difficult technical and process problems
• Knowledge of pFMEA, process validation, inspection and test techniques
• Understand GDP and QMS methods, ideally familiar with 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”