Supplier Engineer

Supplier Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA. Overview Protingent Staffing is seeking a contract Supplier Engineer to work with our client in Sunnyvale, CA. Responsibilities Support Value Engineering and Quality Improvement Part Qualification efforts. Lead Core Product Teams in defining Part Qualification requirements, including testing/inspection requirements prior to system integration, to maximize the client’s factory efficiency. Support transfer of parts between suppliers: complete Production Part Qualification Process (PPAP-style) deliverables, e.g., Supplier pFMEA, Special Process Validations, First Article Inspection (FAI), and Process Capability Analysis. Perform product/process risk analysis and ensure mitigations are implemented and effective prior to product introduction. Establish sustainable process capability at suppliers and critical sub-tier suppliers. Support manufacturing line escalations from manufacturing teams. Drive corrective actions using root cause tools (8D, 5 Why, etc.), determine true root cause, and implement effective and lasting corrective and preventive actions. Lead manufacturing process selection – considering process quality, long-term capacity, and total lifecycle cost. Identify where Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is appropriate to improve quality, lower costs, or improve supply-chain capacity. Educate internal customers and suppliers on supplier quality, process/operational capabilities, best-value manufacturing methods, and tooling for key supplier processes. Drive improvements to the client’s requirements by proposing and managing changes to specifications and drawings through the ECO (Engineering Change Order) process. Manage planning and implementation of supplier change management projects via the Supplier Change Request (SCR) process post Design V&V, and provide status on supply-chain readiness (quality, capacity, delivery) for major production process changes. Work cross-functionally to improve supplier engineering processes. Support supplier selection by working with Product Design, Commodity Managers, and other stakeholders to identify high-capability suppliers for new products, based on business need and supplier capability. Evaluate new suppliers through informal assessments and formal QMS audits (supporting lead auditors). Support audit teams in addressing findings to help suppliers develop their quality and business systems to meet client requirements. Manage supplier relationships to effectively partner with the client’s suppliers. Source, select, and qualify components used in the company’s technology. Investigate alternate component technologies/suppliers to reduce cost and improve quality/reliability, and implement resulting changes. Act as the technical interface between component/production suppliers and development engineers, identifying new and alternate sources. Develop guidelines/procedures for vendor selection: evaluate supplier change notifications and qualify changes as needed. Maintain component data management system, including qualification records, results, and documentation. Qualifications Background in Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Component/Mechanical Engineering. Hands‑on experience with PPAP deliverables (pFMEA, FAI, Process Capability/Cpk analysis, Special Process Validation). Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Why). Experience with ECO/SCR change management processes. Experience in QMS audits and supplier development. Likely a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering. Job Details Job Type: Contract Pay Range: $50-$55 per hour Location: Sunnyvale, CA Benefits: competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP or POS), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off, 401k plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr