Supplier Quality Engineer; Group MLB QA Job Houston area,Texas USA,Quality Assurance

Position: Supplier Quality Engineer (A Group MLB QA 02)

Purpose of the position
Supplier management & issue handling & customer service
Duties and Responsibilities
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Supplier Development & Qualification

Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards
Develop and maintain supplier quality agreements to align with regulatory and corporate requirements

Quality Issue Resolution & Corrective Actions

Investigate supplier-related defects using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5

Why, CAPA)
Drive root cause analysis and verify corrective/preventive actions to prevent recurrenc
Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely supplier response

Supplier Performance Monitoring & Improvement

Define and track supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as PPM (Parts Per Million), defect rates, and on-time delivery
Conduct periodic supplier scorecard reviews and implement improvement plans
Facilitate supplier training on quality standards, statistical process control (SPC), and measurement system analysis (MSA)

Quality System & Process Compliance

Ensure suppliers adhere to APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
Validate supplier manufacturing processes (e.g., GR&R, DOE, process capability studies)
Support internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, customer-specific requirements)

Cross-functional Collaboration & Customer Support

Work with internal teams to align supplier quality with product design (DFM/DFQ) .
Address customer complaints related to supplier quality and ensure timely resolution .
Participate in New Product Development phases to mitigate quality risks early

Education and work experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Material, or related field).

2+ years of supplier quality experience in consumer electronics manufacturing and product analysis.

Proficiency in quality tools (SPC, FMEA, MSA, Six Sigma)

Strong communication skills for global supplier interactions (fluency in English required; additional languages a plus)

Working conditions

Office-based role, fast-paced work environment
This position must be able to respond to after-hour emergencies and be available to work non-core hours or overtime to complete various projects without interruption to operations.

Skills:

SQE working experience in SMT/Test/Assembly factory required.

Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Proactive in work and strong resilience.

PMP certificate are preferred.

Capability to manage a team and planning.


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