Job Description

Hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics in the Boulder, CO area.

This is a great Direct Hire Opportunity with great benefits.

The Role

The Supplier Quality Engineer - Electronics will be dedicated to improving the incoming quality and reliability of printed circuit board assemblies sourced from key suppliers. They will work with a sourcing team member as the key liaisons between our global suppliers and our supply chain, quality, design engineering, and manufacturing engineering teams in the pursuit of comprehensive upstream In-circuit and functional test coverage and defect prevention.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Develop strong process knowledge and working relationships with our PCBA manufacturers; visit sites regularly (Primarily Mexico and Thailand) to review quality practices and processes and work with suppliers to continually improve.
Evaluate and report on PCBA supplier performance via monthly business reviews and quarterly scorecard reviews.
Perform root cause analysis of non-conforming PCBAs and drive continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework, and field (Warranty/DOA) failures.
Issue Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCARs) and drive effective root cause identification and corrective/preventive actions.
Collaborate with PMS engineering and manufacturing to build product knowledge and skill set to develop functional test fixtures for mature products for use at suppliers and/or use internally.
Develop best practices for establishing minimum test coverage and design rules to ensure PCBAs are testable using ICT, FCT, Flying Probe or other appropriate means.
Conduct supplier audits and ensure closure of all ensuing actions.
Act as lead for first article qualification of new and revised PCBAs.
Join NPI project teams (New Product Introduction) to ensure that adequate supplier-based risk-reduction has been performed prior to release of new products.
Partner with 3rd party In-Circuit and Functional Test development firms to define and execute test plans for PCBAs.
Work with key suppliers to support product transfers from Thailand to Mexico and form US-based prototype facilities to the longer term production locations.
Define incoming inspection plans for PCBAs.
~30% travel required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering or manufacturing
Minimum 5 years' work experience in Engineering with a minimum of five years in Supplier Quality Engineering.
Technical background or experience in PCBA manufacturing and fabrication processes, rules, technical challenges, and acceptance criteria (SMT, AOI, X-ray, ICT, FCT)
Experience with cross functional team settings transitioning products from Design to Production.
Experience conducting supplier assessments/audits to ISO or other standards.
Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills.
Electronic Equipment Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
Certification to IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-J-Std-001 (Preferred)
ISO Quality Standards and Quality Systems: 5 years (Preferred)
ASQ CQE or CQA certification preferred

Application currently closed

This job was posted on Thu Apr 18 2024 and expired on Wed Apr 24 2024.

Minimum $80K /yr

$89K /yr Average

Maximum $98K /yr

Tasks

Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.

Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.

Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.

Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.

Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.

Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.

Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.

Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.

Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.

Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.

Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.

Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.

Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.

Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.

Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.

Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.