Supplier Quality Engineer

El Camino Health; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across the supply base. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, corrective actions, and collaboration with process engineering and operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing quality data, ensuring proper inspections, and supporting QA systems and audits. Travel to supplier sites may be required to implement improvements and verify compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–6 years in electronics manufacturing/engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier quality data and nonconformance.
• Dispositions of suspect supplier parts and corrective action follow-up.
• Ensure efficient inspection receipt with high-quality standards.
• Establish supplier performance monitoring and drive improvement.
• Develop monthly supplier improvement plans and report status.
• Coordinate First Article Inspection and FAIRs; support QA systems.
• Travel to supplier sites for process reviews when needed.
• Participate in internal audits and monthly CI meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Statistical data analysis

Improvement planning

Manufacturing metrics

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel

Reading/writing English

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer About TTM TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.

Scope:

The Supplier Quality Engineer will oversee supplier performance/evaluation and drive continuous improvement activity with TTM’s suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review supplier quality data and nonconformance
• Provide dispositions of suspect supplier parts and work with the supplier on corrective action and implementation of escape prevention through the use of quality inspection plans and quality specifications
• Assure parts and components are received for inspection in the most efficient manner while maintaining the high-quality standards required
• Establish and collect data for supplier performance monitoring, analyzing results and providing feedback to drive improvement
• Develop and maintain monthly supplier improvement plans and report status
• Generate and track responses to supplier CARs, ensuring issues are driven to closure
• Travel to suppliers to conduct process reviews and assessments as needed
• Partner with TTM operators, inspector(s), suppliers and Process Engineering on daily questions or issues that arise from general daily activities
• Interact with suppliers and management on quality related concerns from the manufacturing area affecting product compliance, corrective and preventative actions
• Familiarity with FMEA, Detail Process and Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis and Error Proofing tools
• Support completion of First Article Inspection Reports, FAIRs, and other essential quality systems
• Work with first article inspection group to drive reduction in supplier documentation issues
• Apply working knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP
• Active member of the QMS internal audit team
• Support monthly Continuous Improvement Meeting with Production and Quality Departments
• All other assigned duties as required within the quality organization

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical data analysis and interpretation, as well as the ability to develop, implement, and drive improvement plans and project teams to successful completion
• Strong background in the use and understanding of key manufacturing performance metrics
• Strong communication skills in English-verbal & written, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills; willingness to be part of a team
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Good English skills with the ability to read, write and communicate clearly
• Good reading vision; ability to sit/stand up to 8 hours a day

Education:

BS, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience, or 4-6 years technical work experience in electronics manufacturing/engineering or related field

Preferred Experience:

Previous engineering experience within a PCBA environment Working knowledge of Industry and Military Standards #LI-PG1 #IEBU

Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire. Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement:

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.