Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

Our client, a Consumer Products And Software Services company, is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer for their Cupertino, CA location. Responsibilities include driving quality excellence across the manufacturing lifecycle, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Final Assembly, Testing, and Packaging. This role partners closely with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to improve manufacturing quality, enhance production yields, and ensure products meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and cosmetic appearance. The successful candidate will lead quality improvement initiatives, resolve technical operational issues, and drive continuous improvement across global manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Drive resolution of technical and operational quality issues related to SMT, Final Assembly, Testing, and Packaging processes.
• Improve supplier performance through objective measurement and analysis of production yields, quality audits, reliability testing, and field return data.
• Collaborate closely with Asia-based engineering teams to ensure Product Quality Plan deliverables are clearly understood and effectively executed.
• Develop, implement, and enhance quality systems that ensure products are delivered with flawless cosmetic standards.
• Apply lessons learned from previous product launches to improve manufacturing readiness, reduce quality risks, and accelerate production ramp-up.
• Lead sustaining quality improvement initiatives and facilitate cross-functional quality review forums.
• Escalate critical quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and present resolution options to cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
• Partner with suppliers to drive continuous process improvements and ensure compliance with quality standards and customer expectations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline.
• Proven expertise in quality management, quality planning, and quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.

Subject matter expertise in quality methodologies including:

• Product Quality Plans (PQP)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Quality Audits
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Incoming Quality Control (IQC)
• Assembly and Outgoing Quality Control (OQC)
• Sampling methodologies

Strong knowledge of statistical quality techniques, including:

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Working knowledge of advanced quality tools and methodologies, including:

• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Correlation Analysis
• Reliability Analysis

Basic understanding of Metrology and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to evaluate demanding cosmetic quality standards and supplier inspection results.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated success identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage quality issues in a global organization.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments with a strong understanding of production processes, testing, kitting, and packaging within industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, or medical devices.
• Demonstrated supplier quality management and supplier development experience.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities