Intellisoft Technologies
We are seeking a SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) for a contractual position at Santa Clara, CA.
Candidate should be able to manage and drive activities with suppliers.
Location: Santa Clara, CA – Onsite. 12‑month contract or longer. Candidate will travel once a week to Reno, Nevada.
Key Responsibilities
Drive systemic supplier performance improvement plans and projects to reduce quality defects and improve supplier capability.
Drive SPC compliance and improvement projects to reduce out‑of‑control conditions.
Conduct process and part audits at supplier sites – part‑to‑print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Become substantively involved in new product reviews to improve producibility and manufacturability in the product development phase.
Participate in and drive technical sourcing decisions based on supplier capability and product attributes.
Train and develop suppliers to comply with client’s quality methodologies – 8D, responding to nonconformances, change‑management controls, failure analysis.
Proliferate key learnings and BKMs into the supply base.
Prepare and present executive summaries on supplier capabilities, customer and factory escalations.
Preferred qualifications
Direct manufacturing and industry experience in electrical assemblies, electrical components, cables, harnesses, PCBs, and complex test fixtures.
Design‑for‑manufacturability knowledge.
Finishing processes such as detailing, painting, coating, plating, and cleaning.
Well versed in quality management systems and methodologies.
Value‑stream mapping experience.
Creative problem‑solving skills.
Manufacturing/machining process development and qualification.
Program/project management.
Sound knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
3D modeling knowledge.
PFMEA knowledge and experience.
Knowledge of metrology and measuring equipment.
Understanding of a factory’s methods and processes: material control, inspection/QC, cleaning, 5S, tool crib, tool‑life management, detailing, packaging.
Strong team player.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Manufacturing
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Candidate should be able to manage and drive activities with suppliers.
Location: Santa Clara, CA – Onsite. 12‑month contract or longer. Candidate will travel once a week to Reno, Nevada.
Key Responsibilities
Drive systemic supplier performance improvement plans and projects to reduce quality defects and improve supplier capability.
Drive SPC compliance and improvement projects to reduce out‑of‑control conditions.
Conduct process and part audits at supplier sites – part‑to‑print verification, quality management system review, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Become substantively involved in new product reviews to improve producibility and manufacturability in the product development phase.
Participate in and drive technical sourcing decisions based on supplier capability and product attributes.
Train and develop suppliers to comply with client’s quality methodologies – 8D, responding to nonconformances, change‑management controls, failure analysis.
Proliferate key learnings and BKMs into the supply base.
Prepare and present executive summaries on supplier capabilities, customer and factory escalations.
Preferred qualifications
Direct manufacturing and industry experience in electrical assemblies, electrical components, cables, harnesses, PCBs, and complex test fixtures.
Design‑for‑manufacturability knowledge.
Finishing processes such as detailing, painting, coating, plating, and cleaning.
Well versed in quality management systems and methodologies.
Value‑stream mapping experience.
Creative problem‑solving skills.
Manufacturing/machining process development and qualification.
Program/project management.
Sound knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
3D modeling knowledge.
PFMEA knowledge and experience.
Knowledge of metrology and measuring equipment.
Understanding of a factory’s methods and processes: material control, inspection/QC, cleaning, 5S, tool crib, tool‑life management, detailing, packaging.
Strong team player.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Manufacturing
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