Supplier Development Engineer - Electronics (R4560)

Process Improvement: Audit and embed into core supplier processes to understand improvement opportunities to cost, lead-times, and quality

Identify and resolve manufacturing defects, process inefficiencies, and quality issues in SMT assembly, such as solder paste application, component placement, reflow soldering, and automated optical inspection (AOI)

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production failures, utilizing tools like PFMEA

Ensure adherence to industry standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)

Quality Assurance: Conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality issues or performance challenges

Supplier Development: Assess and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with engineering and operational priorities.

Engineering Technical Support: Provide technical guidance to suppliers on part specifications, manufacturing processes and standards, and quality measures

Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze supplier performance metrics, including delivery, quality, and cost. Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans as necessary.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery of components

New Product Introduction (NPI): Support the introduction of new products by ensuring suppliers meet all quality and delivery requirements during the development phase