Supplier Quality Inspector & Process Auditor

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. The Supplier Quality Technician role is based in Austin, TX, reporting to the Quality Engineering team to uphold quality standards across suppliers and components.

The position focuses on conducting engineering tests, audits, data analysis and root cause investigations to ensure reliable parts and processes, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Typically requires an Associate’s degree in electronics, military technical training or equivalent experience and training.
• Typically requires 4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit processes, tests and inspect products; develop, compile and evaluate statistical data for quality and reliability.
• Work from engineering drawings and specs to perform complex testing, inspection, root cause investigation, and corrective actions.
• Interpret drawings and standards with management to define quality and reliability standards.
• Select processes to audit from manufacturing areas and check for features including ESD and handling practices.
• Select products for audits at specified stages and test for dimensions, performance, and other characteristics.
• Record audit data and apply statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluate data and write reports to identify deviations from standards.
• Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to improve quality within equipment limits.
• Prepare graphs/charts and download quality information for QA reports.
• Explore test results and implement process changes to resolve problems.
• Provide factory support to identify and resolve issues with purchased parts and materials.

Skills

Audits processes

Statistical data analysis

Root cause investigation

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics or military technical training

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. The Supplier Quality Technician role is based in Austin, TX, reporting to the Quality Engineering team to uphold quality standards across suppliers and components.

The position focuses on conducting engineering tests, audits, data analysis and root cause investigations to ensure reliable parts and processes, with opportunities to