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Supplier Technical Engineer

Switch4 LLC, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Switch4 LLC Role Definition

Assesses supplier quality and drives process improvement to decrease product defects and ensure products are in compliance with manufacturing specifications and standards. Title:

Supplier Technical Engineer

Location:

San Diego, CA

Job Type:

FTE/Permanent

Role Definition

Assesses supplier quality and drives process improvement to decrease product defects and ensure products are in compliance with manufacturing specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality of received components by reviewing supplier-provided data against drawing requirements. Generate reports on supplier quality by monitoring defect rates and identifying areas that can lead to potential flaws. Guide suppliers to reduce defect rates. Research potential vendors and assess their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures. Conduct supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and quality certifications (ISO, NADCAP). Support suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans. Responsible for reading blueprints and understanding GD&T.

Skill Descriptors

Effective Communications

- Working Knowledge

Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it to improve communication. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Problem Solving

- Extensive Experience

Ensures capture of lessons learned from problem-solving efforts. Organizes problem solvers and leads resolution efforts. Uses varying approaches and techniques as appropriate. Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving. Analyzes and synthesizes information to develop alternative strategies. Develops successful resolutions to critical or broad-impact problems.

Process Improvement

- Extensive Experience

Streamlines critical workflows. Sets priorities for addressing process problems. Develops methods for improving and establishing process controls. Monitors external sources for applicable new methods. Analyzes improvement outcomes. Coaches others to improve processes.

Quality Orientation

- Working Knowledge

Confronts root causes of problems. Eliminates unnecessary work and non-value-added activities. Uses objective quality data to drive decisions. Documents learnings for improvement. Surfaces quality issues beyond the team's responsibility.

Product Quality Assurance

- Extensive Experience

Advises on alternative QA methodologies. Consults on matching QA tools to specific products. Interprets QA failures and analyzes underlying causes. Implements QA processes across products. Conducts and directs quality reviews and audits. Oversees QA documentation and validations.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies

- Extensive Experience

Consults on development and implementation of standards. Participates in policy development. Develops control and monitoring mechanisms. Collaborates on joint standards. Defines architectural principles. Ensures effective communication of policies and standards.

Supplier Management - MFG

- Extensive Experience

Facilitates supplier partnerships. Monitors performance and resolves discrepancies. Develops quality standards for suppliers. Builds and maintains multiple supplier relationships. Evaluates issues and manages supplier terminations. Ensures reporting and record-keeping requirements are met.

Supplier Evaluations and Certification

- Working Knowledge

Documents and follows up on supplier references. Participates in supplier selection and certification. Assists with certification procedures. Researches supplier/product reputation. Assesses products/services using evaluation criteria.

Desired Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in any of the following: CNC Programming, Machining, Investment Casting or Quality Engineering. Experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with specifications from SAE, ASTM, MIL.

Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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