Supplier Quality Engineer

Sechan Electronics, Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sechan Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer II to support supplier quality activities and ensure conformance to QMS, while aiding supplier selection and corrective actions.

The role includes monitoring supplier performance, facilitating audits, and engaging with customer quality reps and government personnel. Responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, maintaining quality data in ERP systems, and driving corrective actions through MRB processes.

Qualifications

• Academic or technical degree with experience in engineering or quality.
• ASQ certification preferred for advanced QA work.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and DOD/Military specs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select suppliers against QMS requirements and ethics.
• Manage supplier performance data in ERP/Quality software.
• Prepare reports and communicate supplier performance to leadership.
• Drive corrective actions and zero-defect mentality.
• Plan and perform supplier audits and surveillances.
• Review MRB decisions and supplier nonconforming material.
• Ensure flow-down of quality requirements to suppliers.

Skills

Quality mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Statistical knowledge

Configuration management

ERP systems experience

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Associates in technical field

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

ERP software

IFS software

GIDEP

CMM

AS9102 inspection tools

Job description

The Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) II is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities related to Supplier's Quality ensuring that suppliers meet, as required; applied quality standards and regulatory requirements. The SQE will monitor supplier performance and will support audits at Supplier and Sub-Tier facilities. This individual will support the Quality and Purchasing Departments with Supplier selection, quality and delivery performance, nonconforming material processing, and Supplier Corrective Action activities.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating and selecting new and existing Suppliers against established Quality Management System (QMS) performance requirements and ethical standards.
• Manages and updates the Supplier Quality performance system with ERP/Quality Software.
• Periodically prepares reports and communicates with Suppliers, Sechan Departments, and Sechan Leadership on the performance of Suppliers.
• Evaluates the impact of nonconforming product, assesses Supplier corrective actions, and drives "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base.
• Plans, performs and maintains Supplier and sub-tier Supplier audits, source inspections and surveillances, writes audit action item reports and performs on-site action item follow-up
• Participates in evaluation and disposition nonconforming material through Material Review Board.
• Responsible for managing and reviewing Supplier Corrective Action Reports
• Responsible for maintaining quality flow down requirements and ensuring Supplier conformance.
• Review Supplier AS9102 First Article Inspection reports as well as training Suppliers to meet Sechan and AS9102 requirements.
• Interfaces with customer quality representatives including Program Quality, Customer Source Inspectors and Government personnel to resolve Supplier quality issues.
• Support Management through creation, improvement, and maintaining of processes and procedures.
• Performs tasks required to act as corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME). Possible areas: PWB, Soldering, CMM, GIDEP, Reliability and Maintainability (RAM), Aegis software, or IFS software.
• Support bidding activities and proposal writing as assigned.
• Executes all duties in an ethical and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities.
• Ability to complete a wide range of tasks of moderate complexity using advanced technical judgement and critical thinking.
• Excellent customer service skills and focus required.
• Experience with Configuration Management
• Ability to take initiative, to meet deadlines, and to work independent a team environment essential.
• Technical drawing knowledge and usage of standard measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gages, etc)
• Knowledge of statistics, probability, algebra and scientific notation.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with a diverse workforce and interface with all levels of the organization.
• Experience computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and databases.

Qualifications

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field, and 5+ years of experience in an Engineering or Quality role, or
  • Associates Degree in a technical field and 8+ years of experience in an Engineering or Quality role, or
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and 10+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
• Demonstrated track-record of accomplishments and with satisfying customer's requirements.
• Professional Association license or certification (ASQ) preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuits and manufacturing of harness or electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of International Quality System rules, regulations, standards, including planning and implementation.
• Current or prior certifications of electronics standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 (Class 3) is preferred
• Experience working on DOD programs or meeting Military Specified Requirements.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Ability to pass vision acuity exam per J-STD-001.

Work Environment

• Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Hours: 1st shift; with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Estimated travel of 25%.
• Office located in Lititz or Lancaster, PA facility with periodic visit to other facility.