Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer

Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

Core responsibility of the job holder is the supplier parts approval/qualification process. Start from supplier Technical & Feasibility review to Supplier parts Approval package following by the Supplier Safe Launch process. The ASQ ensures the supplier FAAR to be successful. Holds main interface / key contact with the supplier base during pre-serial stages.

Job Requirements

- Owner of the parts qualification/Approval process (APQP, PPAP) with suppliers in E1 phase, included in migration projects.

- Performs Technical and Feasibility review at supplier side.

- Support Design Reviews (materials, tool, product features, etc.) on early stages of NPI.

- Key Quality Contact on projects since gate 2 till exiting Safe Launch period.

- Defines QIP Criteria for incoming inspection along with IQE in E1.

- Responsible for Safe launch definition and tracking at Suppliers.

- Responsible for Run @ Rate events at suppliers.

- Follow TE LEANPD process on supplier for new components.

- Involved on measurement correlation with supplier whenever required.

- Responsible for the Complaint Handling / Problem Solving (8D's) / Chargeback process since gate 2 till exiting Safe Launch period.

- If desired might participate on New Supplier Assessments

- Responsible for application and compliance of Lessons Learned documents before SOP with support of SQE

- Responsible for Reversed FMEA (R-FMEA) execution at Supplier as applicable.

- Ensure traceability.

- Supports other region's parts approval activities when geographically convenient.

What Your Background Should Look Like

Educational Degree

-B.S. degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field

Professional Experience (years in what processes and function):

- 5 years' experience in the supplier APQP process, Automotive Industry is a plus.

- Knowledge on ISO 9001, IATF 16949 preferred

Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

- Demonstrated skills in a matrix environment

- Working Knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g., Molding, Stamping, PAB/PCBA, diecasting…)

- Be familiar with the tools related to supplier APQP process, including but not limited to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R and 8D's.

- Ability to work across cultures and countries effectively.

- Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools

- Process Auditor Skills is a plus

- SAP basic knowledge

- Knowledge in GD&T and Advance knowledge reading technical drawings and specifications

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork