Supplier Quality Engineer (Monday to Friday - Night Shift)

jabil; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a supplier quality engineer to determine inspection processes, direct IQC activities, and lead containment and resolution of non-conforming parts across programs.

The role requires a strong electro/mechanical background, ability to read drawings, and experience with quality systems; 3-5 years in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering with familiarity with SCAR, DOE, CPK is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering
• Read mechanical drawings; Six Sigma training preferred

Responsibilities

• Defines, develops and implements supplier quality strategies to drive improvements in supplier selection, development and leverage for quality and cost savings.
• Provides updates to Quality Engineering Manager on strategy execution.
• Supports NPI activities by participation in AQP when required.
• Ensures production-critical supplier issues are resolved and corrective actions implemented.
• Defines and develops inspection plans and methods; directs Receiving Inspection Auditors.

Skills

Electro/Mechanical

Engineering drawings

MS Office Suite

Quality systems

6 Sigma training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Visio

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Job Summary

Determines appropriate Inspection processes and directs IQC personnel, where applicable, in executing day to day activities. Leads containment and resolution of supplier quality issues with the manufacturers and communicate status on non-conforming parts/suppliers across all programs. Evaluates supplier performance, drives supplier improvements and corrective actions through the SCAR process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Defines, develops and implements Supply base strategies that drive improvements is supplier selection, development, and leverage across customer programs for quality improvements and cost savings.
• Provides regular updates to Quality Engineering Manager on the execution of the strategy.
• Provides support for NPI activities by participation in the AQP process as required
• Ensures that all production critical supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner, and corrective actions are implemented.
• Defines and develops the appropriate Inspection Plans and Inspection Methods, directs Receiving Inspection Auditors
• Defines and develops the inspection processes via inspection aids and instruction guidelines.
• Ensuring ongoing site supplier evaluation is performed. This would be achieved by using site information collected from Receiving Inspection, MRB, Customer Returns, SCAR database and by liaison efforts with customer work cells. Performance will be reported internally, to the supplier, and to the customer where applicable.
• Monitors and drives PPM issues with the supply base in addition to helping them achieve "Dock to Stock" certified with Jabil (in accordance to the vendor performance system).
• Reviews all supplier discrepancies. Coordinates and tracks the corrective/preventative action effort.
• Proactively communicate information or issues that may impact the product costs or manufacturability to all affected departments.
• Provides insight and assistance of implementing and maintaining Process Improvement and Optimization concentrating on proactive methodologies with the supply base.
• Leads SCAR - Supplier Corrective/Preventive Action process for problem resolution and continuous improvement, including critical analysis of supplier DOE, CPK, Gauge R&R studies
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• Site RoHS subject Matter Expert
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Quality Manager

Job is directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

Job Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong electro / mechanical background desired; machining and various electrical components, connectors, PCB & PCBA, cable assembly, full assembly integration etc.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings (6 sigma training desired).
• Good skills in MS excel, word, power point, visio, and project.
• Understanding of the quality system, medical and commercial regulatory requirements and how they relate to the business.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.