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Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Component Engineer 3 .
Job Description:
Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Work Schedule: Onsite
Rate: $65, Based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Primary Function of the Position:
Guide Engineering in choosing suppliers for new products and provide DFM input to new designs. Supports both NPI and on-going production, monitors and works with suppliers to improve supplier performance. Executes detailed projects with suppliers to implement changes and improvements affecting quality, cost, capacity, risk, and sub-supplier management.
Complete project/ part qualification deliverables including: Supplier pFMEA, Process Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), Inspection Reports, Gage R&R, and Process Capability Analysis
Work with suppliers to execute cost reductions, capacity improvements, and risk mitigation
Select the right process and supplier for the part, considering long term fit and total cost of ownership
Manage supplier changes including manufacturing process changes, production optimization, facility changes, new equipment qualification, and new line validations
Drive changes to client requirements as necessary by initiating and managing changes to specifications and drawings through the engineering change order process
Own and drive to closure supplier variances from symptom through root cause analysis to corrective action, including careful CAPA documentation
Effectively prioritize and advance multiple concurrent projects and tasks
Clearly communicate project status to key stakeholders
Build, own, and relentlessly pursue a vision for developing suppliers
Understand proper level of documentation detail for tracking of actions and justification of decisions
Generate key metrics for the team and suppliers, and continually drive for timely achievement of those metrics
Drive suppliers to continually improve their business and manufacturing process performance to meet client’s requirements for supplier excellence using a collection of best practices in project management, Six Sigma, Lean, SPC and negotiation. Lead these efforts without managerial guidance at several suppliers simultaneously
Implement corrective and preventive actions for supplier process by driving supplier’s investigations and root cause analysis
Provide effective and timely supply base health information and recommendation to management by creating and delivering data-driven supply base information to any level of management with little or no guidance
Prepare and deliver supplier communications as required by independently working with suppliers on scorecard creation
Work with suppliers and client design engineering for the new product introduction to:
◦ Create product supplier landscapes to determine launch readiness and report to management
◦ Develop supplier ramp readiness plans by judging business risk based on forecast, supplier capacity, quality performance, and process capability.
◦ DFM by engaging suppliers early in development cycle to feedback manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production
◦ Influence and guide Design Engineering in choosing suppliers by determining selection criteria for preferred suppliers and leading the team effort to evaluate preferred suppliers
Review, analyze and close customer complaints, manufacturing variance requests, and first article inspections by judging risk analyses and justifications
Evaluate corrective and preventive actions at suppliers, looks for opportunities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence
Other reasonable duties
Required Skill and Experience
Minimum 3 years related experience in engineering and manufacturing of precision sheetmetal, CNC machined metal, or plastic injection molding parts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentations to executive level management
Excellent Interpersonal skills and team building skills
A proven history of implementing Lean/6 Sigma/SPC Programs at suppliers
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills along with good judgment
Demonstrable knowledge in evaluating and challenging supplier technical, quality, and business capabilities
Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes including understanding of key input variables for quality, cost, and capacity (specialization can be in metal fabrication, plastics, electronics, and/or contract manufacturing)
Excellent knowledge of 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485
Significant computer experience using Windows, Word, Excel, Project, Access, and ERP Information Systems, preferably SAP or Agile
Proven ability to motivate suppliers
Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings (GD&T) and communicate technical information
Required Education and Training
Minimum Education: BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, advanced degree preferred
• CAD experience with 3D modeling tools is a plus
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab is a plus
• Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus
Working Conditions
Ability to travel to suppliers on an as-needed basis – domestic and international.
Preferred Skills and Experience :
Medical Device experience is a plus
Supplier management experience is a plus
Advanced degree preferred
• CAD experience with 3D modeling tools is a plus
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab is a plus
• Experience in a high-volume medical device company is a plus
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Ritesh Kumar Singh ( / for more details.
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