Supply Quality Engineer

Compal USA Technology Inc; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compal USA Technology Inc. in Hutto, TX is seeking a Supply Quality Engineer to own the supplier quality lifecycle across incoming materials, SMT, server assembly, and RMA operations.

You will drive defect prevention, root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions to ensure on-time production and high reliability of AI server and GPU systems. Responsibilities include developing quality metrics, leading supplier audits, supporting NPI activities (FAI and supplier readiness), and

Qualifications

• Experience in AI server / GPU manufacturing (preferred).
• Experience with supplier audits and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier quality lifecycle from qualification to corrective action.
• Lead RCA for supplier failures and drive SCAR/8D processes.
• Develop supplier quality metrics and track performance.
• Support NPI activities including FAI and supplier readiness.
• Conduct supplier audits and technical reviews.
• Analyze RMA and field failure data to identify systemic issues.
• Drive COPQ reduction across SMT, assembly, and repair.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality metrics development

Risk-based supplier management

Job description

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Supply Quality Engineer

CSA QA Div Full Time Hutto, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1019

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring supplier performance meets Compal’s quality, reliability, and delivery expectations across incoming materials, SMT, server assembly, and repair (RMA) operations.

This role owns supplier quality lifecycle management—from qualification to corrective action—driving defect prevention, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

The SQE directly impacts:

• Manufacturing continuity (line stop prevention)
• Customer quality performance (RMA reduction)
• Supplier accountability and development
• High-reliability performance of AI server and GPU systems

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier quality performance metrics:
• Analyze and drive improvement on:
• Mechanical and integration issues
• Field return (RMA) failure modes
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for supplier-related failures
• Own SCAR / 8D execution:
• Ensure containment, root cause validation, and effectiveness verification
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI):
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Supplier readiness for new server builds and technologies
• Partner cross-functionally with:
• Manufacturing Engineering
• IQC and Production Quality
• Define and drive supplier quality strategy aligned to:
• High-density GPU boards
• High-power server architectures
• Lead supplier qualification and development:
• New supplier onboarding
• Technology readiness validation
• Process capability assessment
• Implement risk-based supplier management:
• Incoming inspection optimization
• Lead supplier audits and technical reviews:
• Process audits (SMT, PCBA, mechanical)
• Quality system audits (ISO 9001 alignment)
• Analyze RMA and field failure data:
• Identify systemic supplier issues
• Drive permanent corrective actions
• Drive Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction:
• Across SMT, assembly, and repair loops
• Own escalation of high-risk supplier issues impacting:
• Production output
• Business continuity
• Mentor and develop SQE and IQC teams

Experience in:

• AI server / GPU manufacturing (preferred)
• Supplier audits and qualification

The SQE function ensures end-to-end supplier quality control, enabling:

• Reduced customer returns and field failures
• Robust supplier accountability and continuous improvement
• Scalable quality performance for AI server production