Develops and manages supplier quality systems, corrective actions, audits, inspections, supplier development, and continuous improvement. Leads PPAP, APQP, SPC, process capability, FMEA, and supplier PPM reduction activities while collaborating with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and operations. Supports new product development, supplier selection, customer audits, and quality certifications. Provides technical guidance on process controls and quality expectations, including machining, soldering, failure analysis, and inspection requirements.
Description
VPG is a global leader in precision measurement and sensing technologies. We design and manufacture high-performance products that support critical applications in the industrial, medical, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
We are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Quality Team on a full-time basis:
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible to develop Supplier Quality Management. (ISO-9001 / IATF 16949)
- Responsible for Problem Solving & Corrective Actions.
- Support incoming material quality inspections and containment activities when required.
- Responsible Supplier Development
- Drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers.
- Support process capability improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance to suppliers regarding quality expectations and process controls.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams.
- Participate in new product development and supplier selection activities.
- Support customer audits and quality system certifications.
- Supplier PPM Reduction & Supplier Audit Compliance
- Established the OEM models Process documents (PPAP) & Conduct Process capability study (SPC) for special characteristics.
Essential Competencies:
- CMM handling & Program Knowledge
- 8D Knowledge
- People Handling
- Failure analysis capability
- Customer handling
- Audit Knowledge
- Machining Process Knowledge
- ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 certified internal auditor.
- IPC certification
- Expertise in soldering
Technical Competencies:
- APQP
- DFMEA & PFMEA
- SPC
- MSA
- 7QC Tools
- Control plan
- PPAP
- Inspection technics.
- Academic/Professional Education: B.E / B. Tech Mech & Electrical & Electronics with 8+ years of experience in NPD, In-process and Customer Quality from EMS industry
- Relevant Experience: 5+ years of experience in Handling SQA, NPD QA & Customer complaints Analysis.
Good to have Competencies:
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- QCC & DOE
- IATF 16949 Certified Internal Auditor
- Tooling Knowledge
- Poka Yoke Knowledge
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