Supplier Quality Engineer

鴻海精密工業股份有限公司; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn is seeking a Product Quality Engineer to evaluate and refine manufacturing workflows ensuring products meet defined quality standards. You will focus on root-cause analysis and optimization of production quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

Responsibilities include supplier development, audits, CAPA, and monitoring KPIs like PPM and defect rates, with involvement in new product development to mitigate risks early.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Material, or related field).
• 2+ years of supplier quality experience in consumer electronics manufacturing and product analysis.
• Proficiency in quality tools (SPC, FMEA, MSA, Six Sigma, 8D).

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure quality standards.
• Investigate supplier-related defects and drive corrective actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Define and monitor supplier KPIs such as PPM and defect rates.
• Support internal/external audits (ISO, customer requirements).

Skills

Supplier quality

Root cause analysis

Quality tools

Audits & qualification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

MSA

Six Sigma

8D

Job description

SUMMARY: The Product Quality Engineer is a professional who specializes in evaluating and refining manufacturing workflows to ensure products meet quality standards and performance set by the customer. This includes a focus on root cause analysis and optimization of overall production quality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Supplier Development & Qualification
  • - Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards
  • - Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements to align with regulatory and corporate requirements
• Quality Issue Resolution & Corrective Actions
  • - Investigate supplier-related defects using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5Why, CAPA)
  • - Drive root cause analysis and verify corrective/preventive actions to prevent recurrence
  • - Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely supplier responses
• Supplier Quality Performance Monitoring & Improvement
  • - Define and track supplier Key Quality Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as PPM (Parts Per Million), defect rates
  • - Conduct periodic supplier scorecard reviews and implement improvement plans
  • - Facilitate supplier training on quality standards, statistical process control (SPC) and CAR or 8D
• Quality System & Process Compliance
  • - Validate supplier manufacturing processes (e.g., GR&R, DOE, process capability studies)
  • - Support internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, customer-specific requirements)
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Customer Support
  • - Work with internal teams to align supplier quality with product design (DFM/DFQ) .
  • - Address customer complaints related to supplier quality and ensure resolution promptly.
  • - Participate in New Product Development phases to mitigate quality risks early.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Material, or related field).
• 2+ years of supplier quality experience in consumer electronics manufacturing and product analysis.
• Proficiency in quality tools (SPC, FMEA, MSA, Six Sigma, 8D)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Three or more years in quality or manufacturing engineering strongly preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• SQE working experience in SMT/Test/Assembly factory required.
• Strong ability for continuous learning.
• Proactive in work and strong resilience.
• Capability to manage a team and planning.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively